Immediate DIRECT HIRE openings for Thermal Spray Technicians role in the Dayton, Ohio area!
Who We Are:
11th Hour Staffing Inc. is a family-owned-and-operated business that is passionate about recruiting, customer service, and our community. We are positioned to be your one-stop staffing resource for all your hiring & employment needs from entry-level to executive, spanning across all industries.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain flame/thermal spray equipment (Plasma, HVOF, Twin Wire Arc).
- Perform all stages of the coating process: masking, grit blasting, spray setup, spraying, and unmasking.
- Follow precise production instructions and adhere to quality and scheduling standards.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools.
- Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on thermal spray equipment.
- Adhere to strict safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and chemical handling procedures.
- Maintain detailed records and uphold confidentiality and compliance standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of direct experience in thermal spray coating processes.
- Successful completion of both a written and hands-on practical spray test.
- Proficient in using various types of measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
- High attention to detail and ability to follow detailed work instructions.
- Experience working in Nadcap-accredited thermal spray environments.
- Background in aerospace, space, defense, or other high-spec industrial sectors.
- Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting coating equipment.
- Commitment to teamwork, clear communication, and continuous improvement.
- Awareness of safety and environmental regulations related to coating materials.
- Must be able to stand, bend, twist, reach overhead, walk on uneven surfaces, and climb stairs regularly.
- Capable of lifting and handling 25-50 pounds frequently.
- Ability to wear a respirator and pass required pulmonary function tests.
- Visual and hearing acuity necessary to perform inspections and respond to environmental alerts.
- Must be prepared to work in a shop floor environment, including exposure to heat, noise, and chemical substances while wearing required PPE (safety glasses, respirator, safety-toe footwear, etc.).
Required Training
- TOP 4.2.3-Control of Documents
- TOP 4.2.4-Control of Records
- TOP 5.3 & 5.4-System Policy & Planning Procedure
- TOP 6.2.1 Training Awareness & Competence
- TOP 6.3 & 6.4 Infrastructure & Work Environment
- TOP 7.5 Receiving, Storage, Handling and Shipping
- TOP 7.6 & 8.1 Measuring, Monitoring and Analysis Procedure
- TOP 8.2.2 Audit Program
- TOP 8.3 Control of Non-Conforming Material
- TOP 8.5 Preventive Action and Improvement
- TOP 8.5.2 Corrective Action Procedure
- TWI_970_0000_0633 Unannounced Audits (FDA- FAA)
Designated Thermal Spray Operator Training requirements
- Relias TS-00100 Safety: Thermal Spray Awareness
- Respirator Care and Use training with Safety, Relias course, and fit testing. (All Yearly)
- Relias TWI_9500_0000_0060 Thickness Verification of Magnetic, Eddy Current & Fischerscope X-ray Machines (Training and using the Elcometer 456)
- TWI _950_0000_0225 Verifying Thickness Shims
- Relias Plating: Blue Print Reading Basic
- Relias TWI_9200_0000_0925 Adhesion Test per ASTM D3359
- Relias Digital and Dial Calipers 395834
- Relias training Packing Guidelines TWI_970_0000_0922
- Relias training TWI_970_0000_0923 Basic Inspection
- TWI_9000_0000_0936 Blasting-Coatings
- Relias training Profilometer TWI_970_0000_0179 & TWI_950_0000_0218
- Relias training Calipers TWI_970_0000_0177
- Relias training Verification of Calibration TWI_970_0000_0002
- Thermal Spray Practical Spray Test - TWI_9000_0000_0948*
Pay: $20-28/hr depending on experience
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
11th Hour Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law protected by federal, state or local law.
11th Hour Staffing, Inc. will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to 11th Hour Staffing, Inc. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation.