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Thermal Spray Operator Location: Salina, KS 67401 Division: Repair & Manufacturing
Position Summary:
Are you mechanically inclined with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for precision work? Exline, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Spray Operator to join our team. In this hands-on role, you’ll apply advanced metallized coatings to industrial components using a variety of thermal spray systems. You’ll be part of a legacy of craftsmanship that dates back over 150 years, working in a safety-first environment with room to grow and advance.
· Prepare, mask, and set up parts for coating processes
· Operate manual and semi-automatic thermal spray systems (combustion powder, combustion wire, twin-wire arc)
· Read and follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, and technical drawings
· Accurately use micrometers, calipers, and other precision tools
· Handle and stage parts using cranes, forklifts, and hoists
· Load/unload components for cleaning, inspection, and coating
· Begin training on plasma and HVOF systems and their maintenance
· Inspect finished components to ensure coating integrity and dimensional accuracy
· Maintain clean, organized workstations and properly store tools
· Log job hours and task completion in the timekeeping system
· Collaborate with teammates and mentor less experienced operators
· Follow all safety procedures, including donning PPE such as respirators and hearing protection
· Mechanical aptitude and a positive, team-oriented mindset
· Strong understanding of safety procedures and quality standards
· Ability to wear and work in required PPE, including respirators
· Solid math skills and attention to precision
· Comfort working in an industrial, fast-paced environment
· 6–12 months of relevant experience, or equivalent education/training
· Experience with precision measurement tools and machine shop equipment preferred
· Frequent exposure to mechanical parts, high heat, fumes, airborne particles, and caustic chemicals
· Occasional work in extreme temperatures, wet/humid conditions, or high places
· Regular standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and reaching
· Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally (with assistance)
· Ability to wear a half-face or full-face respirator (must be clean-shaven if required)
· Visual requirements include depth perception, peripheral vision, and close focus