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StandardAero

Apprentice - Thermal Spray, Coating Technician

StandardAero, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Job Description Build an aviation career you’re proud of. Work in a clean, safe environment with tools to do things right. Take charge of day‑to‑day operations and work with the team to implement processes that ensure flight and product efficiency.

As a

Thermal Spray Coating Technician Apprentice , you’ll set‑up and operate spray systems to apply thermal spray coatings to parts.

What You’ll Do

Selects, prepares solutions or coatings according to formulas and specifications and creates spray recipes and sequences for spraying.

Plans, develops, writes, revises, documents, tests, implements and controls programs for robots as applicable.

Operates blasting equipment to clean and prepare the surface of materials and components.

Prepares and masks parts with fixtures, rubber, tape, tafa, antibond or metal masks prior to coating.

Sets up and operates various types of manual, semi‑automatic and/or robotic spray systems to apply substances to parts.

Removes masking, cleans overspray and washes parts.

Inspects surfaces visually for defects and compliance with specifications using micrometers, calipers, elcometers, profilometers or related devices prior to and after applying coating.

Cleans and maintains spray/coating equipment, fixtures and blast cabinets.

Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.

Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.

Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.

Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.

Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.

Carries out other duties as assigned.

The Skills You Will Use

Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.

Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments.

Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.

Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, reworks process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals and MSDS labels.

Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.

Regularly required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.

Benefits That Make Life Better

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health‑ & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

About Us Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911. With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning‑based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on‑the‑job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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