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Thermal Spray Operator 2nd shift

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
Tulsa, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026
United States of America
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Aerostructures
SWU Tulsa
Operations
On-Site
Full Time


24046

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, level one thermal spray operators interpret and follow work instruction, performing basic thermal spray operations such as masking, loading and unloading product, and basic inspection operations using basic measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers requiring competencies in basic shop math and print reading. Additionally, under direct supervision they will demonstrate the ability to correctly achieve the required recipe and combination of thermal spray components, including gas mix, flame, air flow, and powder to achieve customer specifications

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Receive work instructions for the job and ensure that the parts have been properly masked. In some cases, masking, blasting or blending may be required.
  • Pull tooling and materials required for thermal spray application.
  • Perform the setup of equipment, tooling and materials for each project with minimal supervision.
  • Set the parameters and pressures to operate the thermal spray equipment. Enter basic instructions to the robotic equipment and performs limited applications.
  • Apply thermal spray coating to the full range of jobs/part, including domes and valves, and ensure the quality of each job.
  • Complete the work instruction sheet to record the work performed and to verify the part quantities.
  • Assist with other duties as directed by the department supervisor.
  • Maintain good housekeeping standards throughout department and work facility
  • Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material.
  • Actively promote safety process and report any safety issues to proper channels for action.
  • Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain tasks (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves, hearing protection, etc) and be expected to comply with safety directives and policy.
  • Position also includes the performance of various duties related to collection and/or storage of Hazardous Waste
    • Use of the type of PPE required for the particular work task(s).
    • Proper disposal of used PPE to work center containers.
    • Proper transfer of work center containers to the correct Hazardous Waste Storage location.
    • Proper work practice and labeling for Waste Collection and Waste Containers.
    • Familiarity with facility emergency procedures and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan

Required Skills:

  • Self-motivated and ability to work well with others.
  • Experience with Fanuc robotics programming.
  • Use micrometers and calipers and any other measuring devices.
  • Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment

Required Experience:

  • 0-2 YOE

Level of Education:

  • General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Receive work instructions for the job and ensure that the parts have been properly masked. In some cases, masking, blasting or blending may be required.
  • Pull tooling and materials required for thermal spray application.
  • Perform the setup of equipment, tooling and materials for each project with minimal supervision.
  • Set the parameters and pressures to operate the thermal spray equipment. Enter basic instructions to the robotic equipment and performs limited applications.
  • Apply thermal spray coating to the full range of jobs/part, including domes and valves, and ensure the quality of each job.
  • Complete the work instruction sheet to record the work performed and to verify the part quantities.
  • Assist with other duties as directed by the department supervisor.
  • Maintain good housekeeping standards throughout department and work facility
  • Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material.
  • Actively promote safety process and report any safety issues to proper channels for action.
  • Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain tasks (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves, hearing protection, etc) and be expected to comply with safety directives and policy.
  • Position also includes the performance of various duties related to collection and/or storage of Hazardous Waste
    • Use of the type of PPE required for the particular work task(s).
    • Proper disposal of used PPE to work center containers.
    • Proper transfer of work center containers to the correct Hazardous Waste Storage location.
    • Proper work practice and labeling for Waste Collection and Waste Containers.
    • Familiarity with facility emergency procedures and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan

Required Skills:

  • Self-motivated and ability to work well with others.
  • Experience with Fanuc robotics programming.
  • Use micrometers and calipers and any other measuring devices.
  • Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment

Required Experience:

  • 3 years of experience in thermal spray techniques.
  • Aerospace experience preferred.

Level of Education:

  • General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Location Profile:

Southwest United Industries Tulsa operates from a 100,000 square feet modern and well-maintained facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Former headquarters for Southwest United Industries (prior to acquisition), the site offers single source metal finishing for newly manufactured parts and for repair and overhaul applications.

Services include:

  • Anodizing
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Painting
  • Plating
  • Shot Peening
  • Thermal Spray
  • Machining/Grinding

Southwest United Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in December, 2012.

For the past 70 years the vision of Southwest United Industries has remained consistent; "To be the best full-service, single-source, metal finishing company in North America."

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

 

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