Coating/Finishing Technician

Date Posted: 2026-02-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

Pay Range: $26.72 - $36.40

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

About the Role

This occupation requires performing surface preparation, coating, finishing, and inspection of a wide range of fabricated parts, assemblies, composite structures, airframes, and test equipment. Utilizes various coating technologies and processes including paints, epoxies, urethanes, powder coat, electrolytic, mechanical, and immersion applications to ensure compliance with engineering, manufacturing, and quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate robotic, automatic, and manual coating equipment, as well as spray guns, airbrushes, hoists, fixtures, and other specialized tools
• Perform masking, grit blasting, chemical etching, and other 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 in accordance with safety and environmental requirements
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Perform in-process inspection and verification using standard and precision measuring instruments to ensure proper coating application and component conformance
• Collaborate with engineering, Process Floor Support, and other technical personnel in the implementation of new coatings or procedures
• Perform rework or corrective actions as required
• Ensure all work is conducted safely and in accordance with prescribed operating instructions, PPE requirements, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)
• Ability 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
• Minimum 1 year of experience performing surface preparation using Bondo©, masking, grit blasting, sanding, and chemical rinsing processes
• Ability to work from instructions, blueprints, or written procedures
• 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
• Experience troubleshooting and making minor adjustments to coating equipment to maintain proper operation
• Minimum 1 year of experience handling hazardous materials, including mixing, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, in compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Experience working in environments that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as air hoods, respirators, or Tyvek garments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Union Information

This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Wage and workplace conditions, including shift times, are subject to this agreement. Individuals hired into this position will be represented by a union.

Additional Information

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Equal Opportunity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.