Surface Treatment & Finishing Technician

Minth North America • Gadsden, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Runs surface treatment and finishing processes, including shot blasting and coating, for welded steel structures. The role operates treatment equipment and performs finishing work while following engineering drawings, work instructions, and applicable safety, environmental, and quality requirements. The technician performs self-inspections, maintains equipment, supports material flow and 5S at the workstation, and promptly reports hazards, injuries, and near-misses.

This is a full-time, non-exempt manufacturing position at Minth Metal Alabama, LLC in Gadsden, Alabama. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, dust, metal fumes, moving equipment, overhead cranes, and forklift traffic. The role involves exposure to abrasive blasting media, powder-coating materials, dust, and curing-oven heat. Required protective equipment includes hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, safety footwear, and other PPE; respiratory protection is required where applicable, with medical clearance and fit testing.

The position requires three years of surface treatment experience and familiarity with shot blasting and powder coating of steel parts. The successful candidate brings a strong safety mindset, attention to detail, dependable attendance, and the ability to work independently, communicate and collaborate with a multicultural team, follow drawings and instructions, solve problems, and learn new equipment and processes. The position requires the ability to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Three years of surface treatment experience.
• Familiarity with shot blasting and powder coating of steel parts.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, read and follow engineering drawings and work instructions, and solve problems on the spot.
• Good teamwork and communication skills in a multicultural team.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and technology.
• Dependable attendance and a sense of ownership for quality.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate surface treatment equipment and carry out treatment and finishing work.
• Read engineering drawings and execute the assigned process accordingly.
• Perform self-inspection and confirm surface treatment quality.
• Carry out daily maintenance and servicing of equipment in use.
• Maintain site safety and 5S, and manage material flow at the workstation.
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Immediately report hazards, injuries, and near-misses.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits for a full-time, stable manufacturing career.
• Opportunity to build skills on modern equipment and processes, with room to grow as the campus expands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed