Shipboard Field Thermal Spray Technician I

Posted 10 days ago

kymera internationalChesapeake (VA)

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Ship Building and Repairing

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About the role

Kymera International seeks a Thermal Spray Technician I (SHIP) for field operations on naval vessels. You will assist with applying thermal spray coatings, surface preparation, and tool handling at shipboard sites in the US and internationally. Expect 75%+ travel, strict safety standards, and documentation duties that ensure compliance with customer specs. The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, safety, attendance, and collaborative teamwork in dynamic environments, often in confined spaces and

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