Coating - Plasma - Chemical Process Operator - 4th shift

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Chemical Process Operator to perform thermal coating processes used to apply pack aluminide coatings to gas turbine engine components. Working as part of a team, this role supports the manufacture and repair of aerospace components through coating application, surface preparation, inspection, and documentation while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.

Shift: Overnight, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Rotating 12-hour schedule with a pattern of three nights on, three nights off, one night on, and one night off

Shift Differential:$3.00/hr.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform pack aluminide coating processes, including A12 retort packing and A12 furnace loading.
• Apply spray coatings and perform abrasive blasting in accordance with work instructions and customer specifications.
• Monitor coating application and adherence to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Perform additional processing tasks as needed, including assembly, disassembly, vibratory tumbling, blending, peening, grit blasting, and masking/preparation.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Inspect and certify your own work using measuring and inspection tools.
• Complete required quality documentation and production records.
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and quality standards.
• Support 5S, CPEX, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong shop math skills, including fractions, decimals, multiplication, and division.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to safely operate coating and processing equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• Manufacturing experience.
• Coatings, thermal processing, or special process experience.
• Aerospace or gas turbine component manufacturing experience.
• Experience with abrasive blasting, masking, peening, or surface preparation processes.
• Experience working in a NADCAP-accredited or regulated manufacturing environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to coatings, thermal processes, fumes, noise, and industrial equipment.
• Regular standing, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand movements throughout the shift.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.
• May require work near high-temperature furnaces and coating equipment.