Coatings Applicator

Overview

Apply/monitor industrial paints, operate coating equipment, ensure quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• machine operation
• material handling
• quality inspection
• paint mixing
• equipment cleaning
• task assignment

Tasks

-Perform duties pertaining to specific jobs that a Foreman may delegate to them. -Perform test runs to ensure that equipment is set up properly. -Assign job tasks to Material Handlers per Manager/Foreman instructions. -Manage skeleton crew on weekends when needed. -Record operational data on specified forms. -Remove materials, parts, or work pieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools. -Place items or products on feed racks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or truck lifts. -Turn dials, hand wheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints. -Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes. -Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons. -Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers. -Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines. -Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers. -Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks. -Paint small items and perform touch-up painting, using paint brushes. -Work alongside industry leaders and mentors -Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles. -Applies paints, surface preparatory materials and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate, and according to Materials Safety Data Sheets ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines. -Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications. -Guides Paint preppers on what is needed for each paint cart. Identifies top priority spools and coordinates with Material Handlers and Blasters to ensure they receive attention first. -Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents, and other cleaning aids. -Attach hoses or nozzle to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and adjust to obtain the proper dispersion of spray. -Transfer completed items or products from machines to drying or storage areas, using handcarts, hand trucks, or cranes. -Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails. -Assist Foreman in overseeing projects -Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards and adjust, as necessary.

Requirements

• industrial coating
• 3-5 years
• 5+ years
• high school
• ged

What You Bring

-Computer Skills: Not applicable -Coatings Applicator II: 3-5 years of experience in Industrial Coating -Education: High School Diploma or GED; preferred -Coatings Applicator III: 5+ years of experience in Industrial Coating -Coatings Applicator I: 1-3 years of experience in Industrial Coating

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Benefits

-Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance -A supportive and collaborative work environment where you are encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to our shared goals. -Industry-leading training and development programs -Competitive insurance and benefit options -Career growth opportunities through hands-on training and mentorships -Coaching from experienced leaders who are dedicated to helping you grow and reach your full potential. -Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans available (50% company match up to 6% contributed by the employee) -Training and development programs to help you build the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your role and advance your career. -Paid vacation and holiday time -Opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities that will stretch your abilities and expand your horizons.

About Epic Piping

-Grew into a global player with air-conditioned, robotic-equipped fabrication facilities across the U.S. and the UAE. -Serving power, chemical, refining, offshore, oil & gas, renewable energy and infrastructure projects, it delivers turnkey pipe spools. -Unique edge: the country’s only air-conditioned pipe fab shop, blending comfort and precision on large-scale builds. -Privately backed and debt-financed, it stands out for fast growth, global reach and advanced manufacturing prowess.

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