Plasma Technician

PLASMA TECHNICIAN

About the role

This role involves inspecting, planning, setting up, masking, and performing thermal spray coating on aerospace components to meet production and engineering requirements. You will operate multi-coat and 9MC plasma systems to apply Plasma, HVOF, Flame, and TAFA coatings on aviation components, and learn to operate other shared services operations such as water jet, shot peen and glass bead peening.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, plan, set up, mask, and perform thermal spray coating on aerospace components to meet production and engineering requirements
• Perform masking and grit blasting to prepare aerospace components for thermal spray coating
• Monitor spray parameters, adjusting flow rates and spray speeds using judgment and experience to ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards
• Use various instruments to measure incoming and final coating thickness after plasma spray
• Perform TPM check on machines
• Operate multi-coat and 9MC plasma systems to apply Plasma, HVOF, Flame, and TAFA coatings on aviation components, troubleshoot equipment and replace spray gun parts as needed to maintain optimal performance
• Learn and operate other shared services operation such as water jet, shot peen and glass bead peening operation
• Update plasma logbook and prepare lab coupon submission form
• Follow all work instructions, safety protocols, and quality regulations specific to the aerospace industry
• Maintain good housekeeping practices on machines and in work area

About you

• Minimum diploma in engineering, preferably in Aerospace or relevant certificates
• At least 3 years of working experience in the aviation industry as a full fledge technician
• Mechanically and electrically trained on aircraft systems
• Able to commit rotating shifts (day and night) – 7.30 am to 4.48 pm or 7.30 pm to 4.48 am and 12 hrs shift schedule if required