Line X Specialist

Time Manufacturing Company•Bethlehem Township, PA

12d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The LINE-X Coating Specialist is responsible for the technical preparation and application of protective polyurea/polyurethane coatings to utility truck service bodies, structural chassis components, and Versalift aerial lift assemblies. This role bridges precision manufacturing with heavy industrial protective coatings. The specialist ensures that high-wear areas, operator platforms, and utility compartments are fortified against severe mechanical abrasion, chemical corrosion, and environmental degradation, directly affecting the operational lifespan and safety of specialized fleet vehicles.

Requirements

Plural-Component Systems: Deep operational knowledge of heated, high-pressure proportioning machinery and ratio-monitoring mechanics (1:1 volumetric mix ratio tracking).
Substrate Knowledge: Thorough understanding of how chemical cross-linking behaves differently across structural steel, diamond plate aluminum, and reinforced fiberglass composite surfaces.
Measurement Accuracy: Proficiency utilizing wet-film thickness gauges and dry-film magnetic thickness gauges to verify coating compliance on the fly.
Properly prepare surfaces (cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming).
Operate plural-component spray equipment.
Mix and apply polyurea/polyurethane coatings according to specifications.
Control coating thickness and finish quality.
Understand curing times, temperature, and humidity effects on coating performance.
3+ years of industrial coating, automotive refinishing, bedliner, or polyurea spray experience.
Ability to read product data sheets and application specifications.
Experience with coating inspection and quality control.

Responsibilities

Operate industrial media blasters, pneumatic grinders, and dual-action (DA) sanders to profile raw steel, aluminum, and fiberglass to achieving the specified surface profile (typically 2.0–3.0 mils).
Apply solvent degreasers and surface chemical neutralizers to remove manufacturing oils, rust inhibitors, welding slag, and fingerprints.
Apply specialized primers (e.g., LINE-X XPM primer or similar multi-surface primers) tailored to specific substrates, maintaining strict flash-off time constraints before coating application.
Identify and completely mask sensitive non-coating zones unique to Versalift aerial equipment, including hydraulic cylinder rods, control valves, electrical wire harnesses, pivot pins, rotation bearings, and safety decals.
Execute specialized masking protocols for dielectric fiberglass boom sections to ensure coatings do not compromise the truck’s electrical isolation or structural certifications.
Use specialized wire-tapes (Trim Fast or similar) to establish clean, razor-sharp termination lines that prevent peeling at high-stress seams.
Configure and operate high-pressure, heated, plural-component proportioning pumps (e.g., Graco Reactor series). Monitor and log precise chemical temperatures (typically 140°F–150°F) and fluid pressures (typically 2,000–2,500 PSI).
Apply A-side (isocyanate) and B-side (resin) formulas dynamically at the spray gun tip, achieving uniform mil thickness specifications (ranging from 60 mils for light-wear panels up to 125+ mils for high-impact operator platforms).
Spray custom coarse texture finishes on steps, grab handles, and platform floors to meet OSHA and ANSI non-slip safety requirements for utility work environments.
Flush, clean, and rebuild mechanical-purge or air-purge spray guns (e.g., Fusion AP or GX-7). Perform daily checkups on pump seals, desiccant air dryers, and heated hose lines.
Maintain daily chemical batch logs, temperature/humidity sheets, and VOC emission tracking sheets in alignment with environmental regulations.
Maintain a pristine spray booth environment. Safely store bulk chemicals, manage hazardous waste disposal, and always operate within fresh-air supplied respirator hood systems.