Thermal Spray Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Machine Operator | 1st shift $22-$24 / hr | Barberton, OH

Job Description :

We are seeking a skilled Operator for our 1st shift, operating from 6am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.

The role involves setting up and operating thermal spray equipment, preparing surfaces for coating, and ensuring high-quality standards in production.

Responsibilities :

• Set up and operate thermal spray equipment according to production specifications.
• Prepare surfaces and components for coating, including cleaning, masking, and positioning.
• Monitor spray parameters such as temperature, feed rate, and pressure, and make necessary adjustments to maintain coating quality.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet thickness, adhesion, and surface finish standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on spray equipment and mechanical systems.
• Accurately document process data, production output, and quality checks.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and resolve operational issues.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a clean, organized work environment.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Why Work Here? :

We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, including 85% healthcare and 100% dental care. Employees receive PPE prescription glasses, uniforms, and boot vouchers, as well as access to lockers. Enjoy a 401(k) plan with profit sharing and generous PTO, starting at 1 week after 90 days and increasing with tenure. Our company hosts regular events and lunches, fostering a strong community culture.

Work Environment :

Our facility is an industrial machine shop style manufacturing environment with 40 employees, all working day shift hours. The thermal spray department and machine shop can be dirty, while the polyurethane and extrusion departments are cleaner. Spanning 10 acres with multiple buildings, we operate in a stable and rapidly growing industry. The environment is family-friendly, providing a great place to gain new skills and grow your career. In the thermal department, masks and respirators are required, and full beards are not permitted. The facility experiences temperature variations, with fans and garage doors for summer and radiant heating systems for winter.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Barberton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.