Coating Technician

Simpson Strong-Tie•Gallatin, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Simpson Strong-Tie is hiring a Coating Technician to apply cathodic protective coatings to screws after heat treatment. The role helps ensure product durability, resistance, and compliance with industry standards through surface preparation, precise coating application, quality inspection, and adherence to established procedures, safety requirements, and cleanliness standards. The position reports directly to the Department Supervisor and is based in the Coating Department in Gallatin, Tennessee. The technician sets up, loads, and operates automated coating equipment, including Dip-spin and E-Coat systems, for manufactured fasteners. The role uses HMIs and system software to manage process controls, monitors equipment and process performance, performs regular maintenance, and troubleshoots issues. It also involves preparing components and pretreatment and paint materials; selecting, mixing, and adjusting coatings and processing chemicals to job specifications; inspecting finished work; cleaning and maintaining equipment and tools; keeping accurate process records; reducing downtime and waste; and training new employees. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an A/B shift schedule of 11.5-hour shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a rotating 2-3-2 schedule: Monday–Tuesday and Saturday–Sunday one week, then Wednesday–Friday the next. Travel is required to another facility for training; other travel is not required. Relocation is not available. Pay is $25.00–$35.19 per hour. The work requires standing, walking, seeing, talking, and hearing regularly, occasional sitting, and frequent repositioning to operate large equipment. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, and heavier loads using proper equipment. The environment includes moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and possible exposure to dust, heat or cold, and wet or humid conditions. Employees in the Coating Department must wear a paint respirator and required PPE. The company describes its compensation and rewards package as including competitive compensation and quarterly bonuses or commission. Eligible full-time employees may receive medical, dental, and vision benefits; retirement contributions; employee stock purchase and bonus plans; paid holidays, vacation, sick days, funeral leave, and jury duty; years-of-service awards; employee discounts and referral bonuses; charitable contribution matching; and education reimbursement. Some offerings may exclude certain positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification required; the company will certify the employee.
Forklift experience required.
Understand the fundamentals and operation of an atmosphere curing furnace.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to work in hot environments for extended periods.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
Reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
Ability to recognize and respond to dangerous situations quickly and safely, follow HSE rules, and wear required PPE.
Ability to communicate effectively, listen, and ask questions to ensure understanding.
Understanding of company quality standards and quality-control processes, with attention to detail.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to work with others, multitask, take initiative, and work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to regularly stand and walk and to occasionally sit; ability to see, talk, and hear.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
Ability to operate large equipment and constantly reposition oneself to maintain equipment operation.
Ability to wear a paint respirator and required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience as a Coating Operator or in a similar manufacturing role.
Familiarity with industrial machinery and chemical handling.
Familiarity with pre- and post-process testing, such as titrations.
Familiarity with curing furnace preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

Set up, load, and operate automated Dip-spin and E-Coat systems for in-house manufactured fasteners.
Manage coating process controls using HMIs and system software.
Monitor coating processes and equipment, perform regular maintenance, and troubleshoot issues.
Prepare components and maintain pretreatment and paint materials before and during coating.
Select, mix, and adjust coatings, acids, alkaline materials, and processing chemicals to meet job specifications.
Inspect completed work for uniform coating coverage and compliance with quality requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with health and safety requirements.
Clean and maintain paint equipment and tools, and ensure proper storage and functionality.
Record process parameters and results for quality control.
Identify and resolve process or equipment problems to reduce downtime and waste.
Train new employees on work procedures.
Follow safety procedures, HSE requirements, and PPE requirements, including wearing a paint respirator.
Recommend and implement process improvements to increase department throughput while maintaining product quality.
Communicate and coordinate effectively with team members and other departments.