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Thermal Spray Technician- 1st Shift
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
17 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
What Youll Do:
As a Thermal Spray Technician youll be hands-on in our core process applying advanced coatings that protect and enhance critical components. Unlike larger operations where responsibilities are divided among multiple departments our technicians are involved throughout the production process and take ownership of their work from start to finish.
Youll:
- Operate and become certified in Combustion Plasma HVOF (High Velocity Oxy-Fuel) and/or Electric Arc thermal spray systems
- Follow technical drawings blueprints and process plans to ensure precision and quality
- Prepare parts for coating through masking blasting and related pre-coating operations
- Inspect completed work and complete required production documentation
- Perform basic equipment maintenance and maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Support production activities including material handling shipping/receiving cleanup and other shop operations as needed
- Work independently while contributing to a small team-oriented operation
What Makes This Role Unique:
This is not a booth-only spraying position.
Our technicians are cross-trained and involved in multiple aspects of the production process including part preparation coating application inspection material handling shipping/receiving and general shop support. The ideal candidate enjoys variety takes ownership of their work and is willing to jump in wherever needed to help the team succeed.
What Were Looking For:
- 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR (able to provide a U.S. passport birth certificate green card or naturalization certificate)
- Able to pass a background check and DOT drug screening
- Strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to doing things right the first time
- Self-motivated individual who enjoys a hands-on multi-skilled manufacturing environment
- Ability to work 1st Shift Monday-Thursday (4 x 10-hour schedule)
Bonus Points If You Have:
- 1 year of experience in thermal spray or a related manufacturing environment
- Experience with blasting coating painting fabrication machining welding shipping/receiving or other industrial production processes
- Experience reading blueprints and technical work instructions
What We Offer:
- Four-day workweek with three-day weekends
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability & life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off & holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company events and a supportive team environment
Even if you dont meet every requirement we encourage you to apply. Were looking for great people who are ready to grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Give us your worst and we will give you our best. At CTS we are experts in coating technology. Developing new and better outcomes is what we do.
