Industrial Coating Inspector Trainee

Groupe ADF • Great Falls, MT

8h • $21 - $24

About The Position

The Industrial Coating Inspector Trainee inspects coating activities and surface preparation, performs in-process inspections, and evaluates coatings according to applicable procedures, project-specific quality standards, specifications, and contract standards. The role documents inspection activities and progress, completes Daily Monitoring Reports, prepares and signs Coating Inspection Reports, and reports non-conformities to the QA/QC Manager, completing NCRs when required. The position also involves detecting non-compliant products, using coating-specific measuring tools, interpreting blueprints, and performing other related tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with AMPP and SSPC standards, and experience in industrial coating inspection. AMPP certification is preferred. The employee must be able to work autonomously, maintain confidentiality, follow company and job specifications, and work in varied environmental conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school equivalency.
• Familiarity with AMPP and SSPC standards.
• Experience in industrial coating inspection.
• Ability to use coating-specific measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and computer systems.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and respect confidentiality rules.
• Ability to stand or walk for 10 hours at a time.
• Ability to bend, squat, and kneel for varying lengths of time.
• Ability to fully articulate the shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist.
• Ability to grasp and safely operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in loud, hot, dusty, cold, and other varied conditions.

Nice To Haves

• AMPP certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect coating activities and surface preparation.
• Perform appropriate in-process inspections.
• Check and evaluate coatings in accordance with specific procedures.
• Document inspection activities on appropriate route sheets.
• Update inspection progress in the system.
• Complete Daily Monitoring Reports.
• Interpret specifications and standards applicable to contracts.
• Report non-conformities to the QA/QC Manager and complete NCRs when required.
• Prepare and sign Coating Inspection Reports.
• Detect non-compliant products.
• Interpret project-specific quality standards.
• Adhere strictly to company and job specifications.
• Use coating-specific measuring tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Perform other related tasks.

What This Job Offers

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