RTX

3 weeks ago

Advanced Coating Technician

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Job Summary

On-site coating technician responsible for applying advanced coatings to fabricated parts and assemblies, performing surface prep, masking, grit blasting, painting, and inspection. Sets up and operates robotic and manual coating equipment, validates process parameters, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with engineering and process floor teams to implement coatings and maintains accurate documentation and quality verification.

Location: Tucson

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

•Perform surface preparation, coating, finishing, and inspection of fabricated parts, assemblies, composite structures, airframes, and test equipment using various coating technologies and processes.
•Set up, adjust, and operate robotic, automatic, and manual coating equipment, spray guns, airbrushes, hoists, fixtures, and other tools; perform masking, grit blasting, chemical etching, and preparation operations.
•Mix and adjust coating materials to required specifications; conduct process verifications such as temperature, humidity, and cleanliness checks.
•Troubleshoot and make minor equipment adjustments; handle hazardous materials and waste per safety and environmental requirements; maintain accurate records and documentation.
•Collaborate with engineering and Process Floor Support for new coatings/procedures; perform rework or corrective actions as needed; ensure work meets safety and regulatory standards.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 26.72 - 36.4 hourly

Perks:401kMedicalPensionVisionDental

Key Requirements

•High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).
•Must be able to work any designated shift to include overnight.
•Minimum 1 year of experience in applying advanced coatings such as paints, epoxies, and urethanes on fabricated parts, assemblies, or composite structures; performing surface preparation using Bondo©, masking, grit blasting, sanding, and chemical rinsing processes.
•Minimum 1 year of experience preparing, measuring, mixing, and adjusting paints to desired thickness, selecting correct nozzles, pressure setting, or other coating solutions to meet viscosity and specification requirements; troubleshooting and making minor adjustments to coating equipment.
•Minimum 1 year of experience handling hazardous materials, including mixing, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, in compliance with safety and environmental regulations; PPE such as air hoods, respirators, or Tyvek garments.

Experience:AerospaceDefenseManufacturing

Education:High School

Tech Stack:CoatingPaintEpoxyUrethaneGrit blastingBondoPPERobotic coating equipmentSafety protocols

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

RTX

Designs, manufactures, and services aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Arlington, United States

Founded: 2020

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