Plasma Spray Operator
FlexTrades is hiring experienced Plasma Spray Operators for nationwide project-based manufacturing assignments supporting thermal spray coating and precision production operations.
This role is designed for operators who can set up and run low-pressure plasma spray equipment, work with robotic and manual spray systems, monitor process controls and maintain strict coating and inspection standards.
Position Overview
The Plasma Spray Operator will perform low-pressure plasma coating operations using robotic spray systems and manual air spray equipment.
This position requires hands-on experience with coating preparation, powder specifications, process parameters, precision inspection and routine equipment maintenance while following approved procedures and production requirements.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate low-pressure plasma spray coating equipment
- Perform robotic spray coating operations
- Perform manual air spray coating operations
- Select the correct robot programs for coating processes
- Set and verify powder feeder settings
- Prepare components through blasting prior to coating
- Mask components as required
- Complete hole filling during component preparation
- Verify powder specifications before coating operations
- Change powder specifications and powder feed lines as required
- Monitor pressure gauges, flow meters and other process control parameters
- Adjust process settings within approved operating ranges
- Inspect coated components using precision measuring tools and gauges
- Perform routine plasma spray equipment maintenance
- Replace nozzles and electrodes as required
- Follow approved operating procedures
- Maintain required safety and quality standards
- Support established production schedules
Qualifications
- Experience operating plasma spray coating equipment
- Experience with low-pressure plasma coating processes
- Experience performing manual air spray operations
- Ability to work with robotic spray systems
- Experience making powder changes
- Experience adjusting process parameters
- Ability to monitor and interpret process control readings
- Experience using precision measuring tools and gauges
- Ability to pass a respirator fit test
- Ability to wear a half-face respirator when required
Preferred Qualifications
- Mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Aerospace coating experience
- Thermal spray experience
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production, improve quality and complete critical projects by providing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Apply Today
If you have hands-on plasma spray experience and are comfortable working with robotic coating systems, powder changes, process controls and precision inspection, apply today to join FlexTrades as a Plasma Spray Operator.
