What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cold Spray Technician (Webster, MA) position at Solvus Global?
At Solvus Global, We Are…
Innovators, Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Makers, Creators, Dreamers, DOERS
Solvus Global is a technology innovation company focused on solving problems in the materials and manufacturing space. We are a diverse team of engineers & scientists dedicated to leveraging our knowledge Capital to develop critical solutions for our customers. Often, those solutions have much greater impact than just one organization and so we focus our innovations on Targeted Commercialization. Our team spins out core technology areas into standalone startups ready to build a team, raise capital, and launch a product/service that solves a critical challenge across entire market sectors in the materials & manufacturing space.
The Opportunity with Solvus Global Is…
Dynamic, Engaging, Cross-Disciplinary, Cutting-Edge, Flexible, EMPOWERING
We are seeking a dedicated Cold Spray Technician to operate, maintain, and support advanced industrial Cold Spray equipment. Cold Spray is an emerging manufacturing technology enabling high performance metal coatings and 3D printing with metal powders.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on individual who enjoys tinkering and has a knack for problem-solving in a dynamic team environment. This role involves day-to-day operations with large industrial robotics, overseeing the Cold Spray process, maintaining equipment, and supporting our engineering team through documentation and basic diagnostics. This role will be onsite in our Webster location Monday-Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program 6-axis industrial robots to perform spray tasks.
- Set up, fixture, and mask components for spray tasks.
- Use hand and power tools to prepare components for spray project preparation and finishing.
- Operate industrial cold spray systems.
- Perform routine maintenance on cold spray machinery.
- Maintain accurate documentation for spray operations.
- Prepare metallic materials for evaluation through metallographic polishing.
- Perform testing on metallic materials with a mechanical load frame.
- Equipment troubleshooting and repair.
- Apply technical, mechanical, or material experience to improve system operations.
- Assist with building management tasks.
- Work on-site 5 days a week at facility out of Webster, MA.
Qualifications:
- Vocational training in a relevant field (such as robotics, thermal spray, machining, automotive, etc.) or 3 years of relevant job experience.
- Experience with operation of 6-axis industrial robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Motoman.
- Experience with dis- and re-assembling various bolted joints.
- Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
- Previous forklift experience is a plus.
- Experience in welding, fabrication, and/or machining is a plus.
- Any other trade experience is a plus.
If you have any personal or professional projects you can share that show off your technical ability, please feel free to include a document with pictures and a brief description in your application package.
Experience Level:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associates degree or >3 years of relevant job experience.
