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Thermal Spray Technician

PAC Solutions
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thermal Spray Technician position at PAC Solutions?

Thermal Spray Technician (Trainee)

See the world while building your trade. Get paid to learn.

We protects the world’s toughest industrial assets—from refineries to power plants—with advanced thermal spray and industrial coating solutions. We’re hiring Thermal Spray Technicians to join our field crews. No experience? We’ll train you. Bring grit, reliability, and a go-anywhere attitude.

Day-1 Travel Requirement

You must have a REAL ID–compliant driver’s license or a U.S. Passport Book by your first day of training.
(We can help with the passport process. You’ll fly frequently for projects.)

What You’ll Do

  • Apply protective coatings using advanced HVAS and industrial spray systems.
  • Operate blasting, prep, and spray equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Work in real-world conditions: at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot/cold environments.
  • Travel to job sites across the U.S. and occasionally abroad (4–6 weeks per project).
  • Follow strict safety, quality, and documentation standards.
  • Grow fast: progress from Trainee → Junior Technician with performance-based promotions.

What It Takes

  • Grit & reliability. You show up, finish strong, and look out for your team.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs, wear PPE, and work 12-hour shifts (often 7 days in a row while on assignment).
  • Comfortable with heights, confined spaces, heat/cold, and industrial environments.
  • Willing to travel extensively (domestic & international).
  • Valid driver’s license and REAL ID or Passport Book (Day-1 requirement).
  • Pass all pre-employment requirements (drug test, DISA background, site access).
  • Experience in construction, coatings, military, oil & gas, or heavy industry is a plus—not required.

Pay, Perks & Travel

  • Paid training in advanced thermal spray & surface prep.
  • $500 sign-on bonus after 30 days of employment.
  • $2,000 retention bonus at 12 months of continuous service.
  • Company-paid travel: your airfare, hotel, and rental car are covered while on assignment.
  • Per diem while traveling.
  • PPE and specialized tools provided; strong safety-first culture.
  • Clear promotion path and regular pay-raise opportunities.

Typical Schedule & Travel

  • Project rotations of 4–6 weeks on site; 12-hour shifts are common.

· Downtime between projects varies by season and customer demand

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25

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