Cold Spray Technician – Fort Campbell, KY

Cold Spray Technician – Fort Campbell, KY

JOB TITLE: COLD SPRAY TECHNICIAN – OFF SITE (FORT CAMPBELL, KY)

REPORTS TO: CUSTOMER SUPPORT MANAGER

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

PREPARED DATE: MARCH 13, 2026

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating cold spray machines manufactured by VRC. They will assist other cold spray technicians when needed, work in teams, and assist engineers in design changes and trouble shooting. This position will require at least 6 weeks of training at VRC in Box Elder, South Dakota before relocating to Fort Campbell, KY for a period of no less than 1 year.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility in a safe and satisfactory manner. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the tasks  requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Physically relocate to Fort Campbell, Kentucky for no less than 1 year.
• Perform hand sprays and robotic sprays.
• Program robots to perform spray functions.
• Operate cold spray machine to execute prescribed spray processes with precision.
• Use proper procedures and PPE to handle consumable materials that include powdered metals and inert high pressure compressed gases.
• Prepare substrates of various kinds to receive powder applications.
• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of cold spray system.
• Use power tools such as grinders, drills, and saws for spray project preparation or finishing.
• Use testing and measuring equipment such as electrical multi-testers, pressure gauges, torque measuring tools, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain qualifications on essential equipment and processes in accordance with DOD directives.
• Directly communicate and collaborate with client or VRC personnel to develop and implement successful cold spray repairs or to address concerns or issues as they arise.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Contract extensions past the 1 year may be offered but are not guaranteed.
• Follow-on positions at different locations may be available after the contract period is complete.
• Position requires ability to obtain and maintain access to perform work on military installations and facilities including passing a background check for access to these facilities.

WAGE RANGE:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Sales, Customer Support, or another customer-facing role strongly preferred.
• Two years of proven on the job training (OJT) in a manufacturing operational environment strongly preferred, but not required.
• Robotic programming experience strongly preferred, but not required.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

• Read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, cold spray recipes, operating and maintenance instructions, work instructions, procedure manuals, newspapers, periodicals, journals, and brochures.
• Write routine reports, correspondence, inventory summaries, and reports in English using prescribed format, and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Ability to speak effectively in English on the phone and in person with coworkers.
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with all team members and collaborative partners.
• Ability to handle communication with customers in an extremely professional manner.

MATH SKILLS

• Proficient in basic math skills with high attention to detail.

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Proficient in electronic forms of communication including email, web searching, and data organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Read and interpret design documents, machine drawings and schematics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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