Coating Technician

Simpson Strong-Tie•Gallatin, TN

23h•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team. YOU As a Coating Technician, you will be responsible for applying cathodic protective coatings to screws after the heat treatment process. Your role ensures product durability, resistance, and compliance with industry standards. Key responsibilities include surface preparation, precise coating application, and maintaining a high-quality finish. Working in a controlled and regulated environment, you must follow established procedures accurately while upholding strict safety and cleanliness standards. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality are essential. This position reports directly to the Department Supervisor. This position is on the C/D shift, working 11.5-hour shifts from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on a 4 day schedule with overtime as needed. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time) As a Coating Technician, you will be responsible for setting up, loading, and operating automated coating equipment, including Dip-spin and E-Coat systems, for in-house manufactured fasteners. You will manage process controls using HMIs and system software, ensuring smooth operation and troubleshooting any equipment issues as they arise. Regular equipment maintenance and process monitoring are essential to maintaining efficiency and quality. (60%) In addition, you will prepare components for application and maintain necessary pretreatment/paint materials before and during the coating process. This includes selecting, mixing, and adjusting coatings, acids, alkaline, and processing chemicals to meet job specifications. You will mix and prepare chemicals according to specifications, ensuring even application and adherence to quality standards. The technician will inspect completed work to confirm uniform coating coverage and compliance with quality requirements. Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment is critical to meeting health and safety regulations. You will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining paint equipment and tools, ensuring proper storage and functionality. Accurate record-keeping of process parameters and results are required for quality control. Additionally, you will identify and troubleshoot process or equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste, while also training new employees on work procedures. (40%) The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be may be assigned and expected to be performed.

Requirements

Ability to prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Must understand atmosphere curing furnace fundamentals and operation.
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to work in hot environments for long periods of time
Forklift experience required
Accountability & Dependability. Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance
Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to Work Independently: Follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with our attendance policy.
Safety is the priority. You will be required to recognize and respond to dangerous situations quickly and safely.
Required to lead by example, follow all HSE rules and requirements and always wear required PPE.
Working in the Coating Department, an employee will be required to wear a paint respirator to ensure safety and protect against exposure to harmful fumes and chemicals associated with the coating process.
Continuously build your skillset to influence decisions and recommend/implement process improvements to grow department throughput while meeting product quality.
Communication Skills: Speak in the most effective way to relay information to all departments and at all levels within the organization. Listen and ask questions to ensure understanding.
Quality Standards Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of company quality standards, attention to detail and company quality control processes.
Problem Solving: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
Teamwork: Ability to work with other team members to accomplish group goals
Results Focus & Initiative: Ability to multitask and take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Customer Service Skills: Apply customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.
Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience as a Coating Operator or in a similar role in manufacturing, preferred.
Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification required (will certify).
Familiarity with industrial machinery and chemical handling, preferred.
Familiar with pre and post process testing such as titrations preferred.
Familiar with performing curing furnace preventative maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Setting up, loading, and operating automated coating equipment, including Dip-spin and E-Coat systems, for in-house manufactured fasteners.
Managing process controls using HMIs and system software, ensuring smooth operation and troubleshooting any equipment issues as they arise.
Regular equipment maintenance and process monitoring.
Preparing components for application and maintaining necessary pretreatment/paint materials before and during the coating process.
Selecting, mixing, and adjusting coatings, acids, alkaline, and processing chemicals to meet job specifications.
Mixing and preparing chemicals according to specifications, ensuring even application and adherence to quality standards.
Inspecting completed work to confirm uniform coating coverage and compliance with quality requirements.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Cleaning and maintaining paint equipment and tools, ensuring proper storage and functionality.
Accurate record-keeping of process parameters and results.
Identifying and troubleshooting process or equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste.
Training new employees on work procedures.