Coating Inspector – Quality Assurance & Compliance

Smith Industries, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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, LLC is seeking a Coating Inspector to join our Quality team. This role ensures surface preparation and coating applications meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality requirements while promoting a safe work environment.

You will inspect surface prep, monitor environmental conditions, perform wet/dry film thickness, adhesion, and holiday tests, review data sheets, document nonconformances, and maintain accurate records.

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.

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.

Tools

Wet film thickness gauge

Holiday tester

Adhesion tester

Coating inspection equipment

Job description

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

You will inspect surface prep, monitor environmental conditions, perform wet/dry film thickness, adhesion, and holiday tests, review data sheets, document nonconformances, and maintain accurate records.