Coating Inspector

Smithindustriestx; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Smith Industries in Wisconsin seeks a Coating Inspector to join our Quality team. This role ensures surface preparation and coating applications meet customer specs, industry standards, and our quality requirements while promoting a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting surface prep and environmental conditions, performing wet/dry film thickness, adhesion, and holiday tests, reviewing coating data sheets, and documenting nonconformances.

Qualifications

• Experience in coating inspection, industrial painting, or quality control.
• Knowledge of coating systems, surface prep, and inspection methods.
• Familiarity with AMPP (NACE), SSPC, ASTM standards preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation, environmental conditions, and coating applications for compliance with project specifications.
• Perform and document coating inspections, including thickness, adhesion, holidays, and visual checks.
• Review customer specifications and inspection requirements.
• Identify and document nonconformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Work with production and third-party inspectors to ensure standards are met.
• Follow all safety policies and wear PPE.

Skills

Coating inspection

Quality control

Attention to detail

Documentation

Industry standards

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Bonus based on performance


• Dental insurance

Smith Industries is seeking a Coating Inspector to join our Quality team. This position is responsible for ensuring surface preparation and coating applications meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality requirements while promoting a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation, environmental conditions, and coating applications for compliance with project specifications.


• Perform and document coating inspections, including wet and dry film thickness, adhesion, holiday testing, and final visual inspections.


• Review customer specifications, coating data sheets, and inspection requirements.


• Identify and document nonconformances and assist with corrective actions.


• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.


• Verify proper storage and handling of coating materials and calibration of inspection equipment.


• Work closely with production, customers, and third-party inspectors to ensure quality standards are met.


• Follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience in coating inspection, industrial painting, or quality control.


• Knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation, and inspection methods.


• Familiarity with AMPP (NACE), SSPC, ASTM, or related industry standards is preferred.


• Strong attention to detail, communication, and documentation skills.