Epoxy Technician (3rd shift)

Vertiv Group • Anderson, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Epoxy Technician is responsible for maintaining a positive and productive attitude towards plant targets and objectives, including safety, quality, integrity, accountability, reliability, and productivity. This role involves preparing surfaces for epoxy application, mixing and applying epoxy systems, monitoring environmental conditions, inspecting finished applications, and ensuring adherence to all SOPs, work instructions, safety policies, and quality standards. The technician will utilize required PPE, handle chemicals and materials properly, document work performed, and identify opportunities for process improvements. Collaboration with production, quality, engineering, and safety teams is essential, as is assisting in training new team members. Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition is also a key responsibility, along with supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of epoxy systems, resins, hardeners, surface preparation methods, and curing processes.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Basic math skills for measuring, mixing ratios, and material calculations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to learn new epoxy systems, equipment, and application techniques.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team Members may be required to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, carry materials over distances, bend, twist, squat, kneel, climb ladders, and stand or walk for extended periods.
• The role requires the use of tools requiring manual dexterity and may involve exposure to chemicals, fumes, and varying temperatures while wearing required PPE.
• Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of experience working as an Epoxy Technician, Coatings Technician, or in a similar industrial coatings or manufacturing role preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, construction, industrial flooring, or production environment preferred.
• Forklift, lift equipment, or industrial equipment experience preferred (or willingness to be trained).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, progressive, and productive attitude toward plant targets and objectives regarding safety, quality, integrity, accountability, reliability, and productivity as a unified goal.
• Prepare surfaces for epoxy application by cleaning, grinding, blasting, leveling, and repairing substrates as required.
• Mix epoxy, resins, hardeners, and additives according to manufacturer specifications and work instructions to ensure proper curing and performance.
• Apply epoxy systems using appropriate tools and techniques, including but not limited to rollers, squeegees, trowels, brushes, and spray equipment.
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, surface moisture) to ensure proper application and curing of epoxy systems.
• Inspect finished epoxy applications for defects such as bubbles, fisheyes, uneven thickness, or adhesion issues, and perform corrective actions as needed.
• Follow all SOPs, work instructions, safety policies, and quality standards to ensure consistent and compliant epoxy installations.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow proper handling, storage, and disposal procedures for chemicals and materials.
• Document work performed, material usage, batch numbers, and any non-conformances in accordance with quality and traceability requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, waste reduction, and efficiency gains within epoxy application operations.
• Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and safety teams to ensure epoxy applications meet customer and internal specifications.
• Assist in training new team members on epoxy application techniques, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, safety, and productivity.

Benefits

• Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
• OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety . Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
• OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES High-Performance Culture Customer Focus Operational Excellence Innovation Financial Strength
• VERTIV BEHAVIORS Own it Act with urgency Foster a customer-first mindset Think big and execute Lead by example Drive continuous improvement Learn and seek out development Promote transparent & open communication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED