Plasma Spray ​/ HVOF Technician

Plasma Spray / HVOF Technician or Engineer

Location:

El Cajon, CA Onsite/ Remote:
Onsite

The pay range for this role is
*** k
- *** k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay.
*** also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate. This role is also open for contract: ***/hr - ***/hr

Position Summary:

The Plasma Spray / HVOF Technician or Engineer supports thermal spray operations for aerospace components, with responsibility for process setup, execution support, quality compliance, and process improvement. This role may be filled at technician or engineer level depending on candidate experience and operational need.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support plasma spray and/or HVOF coating operations in accordance with process specifications and quality requirements
• Assist with setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of thermal spray processes
• Ensure coating application parameters are controlled and documented appropriately
• Work with engineering and quality teams on process qualification, repairs, and production support
• Contribute to safe, compliant, and efficient operation of specialized coating equipment and related processes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Diploma / Engineering in mechanical or production or manufacturing with engineer-level background relevant to thermal spray operations
• Hands-on experience with plasma spray, HVOF, or related thermal spray technologies
• Understanding of process control, coating application methods, and production support in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to troubleshoot process issues and support shop floor execution; familiarity with technical documentation and quality-driven operations
• Aerospace MRO or aerospace manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting process qualification and special process environments

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.