Coating Technician

Superior Industrial Maintenance Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Superior Industrial Maintenance Company in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a Coating Technician. The role involves ensuring successful surface preparation and applying linings and coatings in various industrial settings. Candidates must have general knowledge of worksite safety and coatings, alongside 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in construction.

This position requires the ability to lift heavy items and travel extensively throughout the United States. OSHA 10 certification can be completed within the first week at company expense.

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification or ability to complete it within the first week (company paid).
• 1-2 years experience with coatings or in the construction industry.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more and work on feet for over 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure surface preparation using specified techniques.
• Set up containment to protect assets during projects.
• Apply various coatings to surfaces in industrial locations.

Skills

Knowledge of coatings

Worksite safety

Communication skills

Job description

About Superior

For over 25 years, Superior Industrial Maintenance Co. has been one of the leading nationwide industrial coating and linings, tank, terminal, and pipeline repair, as well as lead/asbestos abatement contractors. We provide turnkey services for the power generation, military & commercial aviation fuel, chemical, industrial, food & beverage, and water industries.

The Role

Superior Industrial Maintenance is looking for a Coating Technician to assist on various jobs that span the U.S. This role will ensure surface preparation is complete by utilizing specification, taping, power tool cleaning, and pressure washing. The Coating Technician will apply various linings and coatings to substrates, including food safety coatings, in heavy industrial locations. General knowledge of worksite safety, painting, coatings and surface preparation is required and experience in the construction trades is a major plus.

• Complete surface preparation with SSPC/NACA AMP standards.
• Set up containment to protect customer assets on projects.
• Pressure wash to remove surface contaminants from surfaces before coatings applications.
• Follows and reviews all safety operating protocol outlined by Project Manager, Superintendent, and Foreman on the job.
• Applies coatings to surfaces including concrete floors, ceilings, and other surfaces.

Requirements

• OSHA 10 certification or ability to complete OSHA 10 certification within first week of start date (company paid).
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Able to kneel, crouch, bend over, and stand for more than 8 hours at a time.
• Ability to communicate through both written and verbal communication.
• 1-2 years experience with coatings or in the construction industry.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States and work weekends/holidays.

All employment at Superior is contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and background check.