Thermal Spray Operator LEVEL 1 & 2 (F/M/N)

XEOS is a modern MRO service center that plays a key role in the global network of aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul. We work to sustainably extend engine life cycles and improve processes by eliminating waste and creating real value for the aviation industry.

At XEOS, we focus on collaboration, responsibility, and openness. Mutual inspiration, trust, and belief in what we create together are the values that shape our everyday work and the team atmosphere.

By joining us, you become part of a team that combines advanced technology with a partnership-driven approach and a real impact on the future of aviation.

Job description

• Process Operation: Operate thermal spray equipment used for coating aircraft engine components; load/unload parts; monitor spray parameters; perform in-process checks.
• Part Preparation: Prepare components, fixtures, masking, and surfaces for thermal spray operations in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
• Coating Application: Apply thermal spray coatings in accordance with engineering requirements, approved process documentation, and applicable specifications.
• Surface Preparation: Perform or support required pre-coating preparation activities, including cleaning, masking, grit blasting, and surface condition verification.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct visual inspections before and after processing; verify coating appearance, continuity, and condition; document results; identify and contain nonconformances.
• Total Productive Maintenance: Perform daily inspection of the equipment in accordance with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
• Measurement Reports: Prepare coating and inspection records in cooperation with Process Owner to ensure high quality of engine components.
• Setup Support: Perform equipment setup, fixture preparation, parameter verification, powder or wire feed checks, gas flow verification, and spray gun setup per approved procedure.
• Process Control: Verify spray parameters, feedstock condition, gas settings, stand-off distance, spray pattern, and equipment condition to ensure process compliance.
• Quality Control and Certification: Perform inspections and quality control checks on completed work to ensure compliance with standards. Certify your own work in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce coating defects, rework, and process variation; support Kaizen; update standard work and check sheets.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately document and record all performed work in accordance with approved procedures, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Work in accordance with Part-145 requirements and all Technical, Quality, and Safety Management System (SMS) standards, both internal and external.
• Team Leadership: If requested, take responsibility for a group of mechanics performing work under your technical supervision and authorization. Provide coaching, guidance, and instructions to ensure tasks are completed compliantly and efficiently.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial processes; experience in thermal spray, coating application, surface treatment, or similar repair/manufacturing processes preferred.
• Technical Skills: Experience operating thermal spray equipment; understanding of coating parameters such as spray distance, gas flow, feed rate, coating thickness, and masking requirements.
• Measurement Skills: Familiarity with visual inspection methods, coating thickness verification, surface preparation controls, and process compliance checks.
• Materials: Experience working with aerospace materials such as steels, stainless steels, nickel alloys, titanium, and coating materials used in aviation repair is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to work with technical documentation and internal processes, as well as read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Language Proficiency: Speak and understand English at a minimum B1 level.
• Training Commitment: Willingness to participate in on-the-job training (min. 6 weeks abroad).
• Computer Skills: Preferred knowledge of MS Office.
• Education: Vocational school or high school diploma.
• Shift Flexibility: Ability to work a shift pattern as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in aviation.
• Experience with thermal spray processes in aerospace repair environments.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, masking, coating application controls, and post-coating inspection requirements.
• Experience with standard work, 5S, TPM, and Kaizen.
• Familiarity with approved coating specifications and process qualification requirements.

We offer

• Stable employment based on a permanent employment contract.
• Flexible work organization, with the possibility of remote work depending on the specifics of the department.
• A collaborative team, supporting efficient communication and effectiveness.
• An environment open to improvements.
• A positive work atmosphere and regular team-building initiatives.
• Modern tools and a comfortable office that facilitate daily work.
• An attractive benefits package: private medical care (LuxMed), Multisport, Multilife, Generali group insurance, and access to the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS).