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Coating Technician - Thermal Spray

StandardAero
Kansas, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
Job Description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

As a Thermal Spray Coating Technician, 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

Basic Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Must be an U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident

Desired Skills

  • Experience with thermal spray coating

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, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, 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.

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