Lead Spray Foam Technician

iFOAM•Lowell, AR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Spray Technician is the senior hands-on installer on each job site — responsible for operating spray foam equipment, applying product to spec, and directing a small crew of helpers/installers through the job. This role requires deep technical knowledge of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) application, equipment operation and troubleshooting, and jobsite safety. The Lead Tech sets the standard for workmanship and safety that the rest of the crew follows.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) application experience
Working knowledge of proportioner/rig equipment operation and basic troubleshooting
Understanding of OSHA safety standards, particularly respiratory protection and PPE requirements
Ability to read job specs and identify correct foam type/thickness by application
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces, and other confined or elevated areas for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Spray foam manufacturer certification (e.g., Huntsman, BASF, Lapolla, Icynene)
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Experience training or leading junior installers
Experience with new construction and retrofit/retro-fill applications
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Operate spray rig equipment to apply open-cell, closed-cell, and injection foam per manufacturer and job specifications
Read and interpret job specs, blueprints, and scope sheets to determine correct foam type, thickness, and coverage areas
Monitor chemical ratios, temperatures, and pressures to ensure proper foam cure and adhesion
Identify and correct application issues in real time (off-ratio foam, poor adhesion, insufficient thickness, thermal barrier gaps)
Perform substrate prep, masking, and containment setup prior to spraying
Apply intumescent/thermal barrier coatings where required by code
Lead a crew of 1–3 helpers/installers on daily job assignments
Assign tasks, pace the job, and keep work on schedule within the day's route
Train junior technicians and helpers on proper technique, equipment handling, and safety procedures
Serve as the on-site safety leader, always ensuring PPE use and hazard awareness
Perform daily equipment checks, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting on rigs, hoses, guns, and proportioners
Flag equipment issues or wear to the Project Manager before they cause downtime
Manage chemical drum handling, changeovers, and waste disposal per protocol
Track material usage against job estimates
Follow all OSHA 29 CFR 1926 safety requirements including respiratory protection, PPE, hazard communication, and confined space procedures
Wear and maintain proper respiratory protection (cartridge respirators per SDS requirements) at all times during spraying
Participate in daily safety briefings and toolbox talks
Maintain current spray foam certification and respirator fit test records
Represent the company professionally on active job sites, including occupied homes and active construction sites
Communicate job progress and any access/scope issues to the Project Manager
Leave job sites clean and free of overspray, masking debris, and material waste