Lead, Coating (Thermal Spray)

Lead Thermal Spray - Coating Technician 

Cincinnati, OH

Weekend Shift: 3/12-hour Shifts Friday – Sunday (11% Shift Differential; start times include 4am-4pm, 5am-5pm or 6am-6pm)

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As a Lead Thermal Spray Coating Technician you’ll support daily thermal spray operations by working closely with a team of technicians. This role is highly hands-on, combining technical expertise with team leadership to guide day-to-day activities, promote best practices, and foster a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will serve as a resource and mentor to the team, helping drive quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while contributing directly to coating operations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and support a team of thermal spray technicians in daily operations
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot thermal spray equipment (e.g., HVOF, plasma, arc spray)
• Ensure coatings meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards
• Monitor and optimize spray parameters, material usage, and process efficiency
• Train and mentor team members on equipment, processes, and safety procedures
• Conduct inspections using precision measuring instruments and ensure proper documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve process issues and implement improvements
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, housekeeping standards, and company policies
• Assist in scheduling, workload balancing, and meeting production targets
• Carries out other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with Thermal Spray or Plasma Spray Coatings
• 1+ years of experience working with precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers. 

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

   

Desired Skills:

• Prior team lead experience preferred
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude. 
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and/or blueprints.

   

   

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