Coating Technician

Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Staffing is seeking a Coating Technician to support coating operations in a heavy industrial setting in New York. You will ensure products meet specifications, inspect finishes, read drawings, and maintain safety and quality standards on the floor.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED and brings experience in industrial production, with knowledge of coating inspection standards. Collaboration with production, quality, and maintenance is essential for achieving targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school is a plus.
• Experience in heavy steel manufacturing, pipe manufacturing, or oil and gas is preferred.
• Experience in coating, inspection, quality assurance, or industrial production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Familiarity with production or quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support coating production activities per procedures and specs.
• Inspect coated products for quality, appearance, and standards compliance.
• Identify defects and communicate with supervision for corrective action.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and product specs.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately and timely.
• Adhere to safety policies and keep a clean, organized work area.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance to meet goals.
• Assist in troubleshooting coating and production issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Train and mentor new employees as assigned.
• Lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and safety.

Skills

Leadership potential

Safety awareness

Quality mindset

Reading manufacturing drawings

Communication

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production/Quality management systems

Job description

Job Description

Coating Technician

Position Summary

The Coating Technician is responsible for supporting the coating process by ensuring products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. This position plays a key role in surface preparation, coating application support, inspection, and quality verification while maintaining efficient production operations. Individuals with demonstrated leadership potential will have opportunities to develop into future lead roles by mentoring team members, promoting safety, and driving continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform coating production activities in accordance with company procedures and customer specifications.
• Inspect coated products for quality, appearance, and compliance with established standards.
• Identify defects and communicate issues to supervision to ensure timely corrective action.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and product specifications.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and maintenance teams to meet production goals.
• Assist in troubleshooting coating and production issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support root cause analysis efforts.
• Train and mentor new employees as assigned.
• Lead by example by demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school education is a plus.
• Experience in heavy steel manufacturing, pipe manufacturing, or the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in coating, inspection, quality assurance, or industrial production environments.
• Knowledge of industrial coatings, surface preparation, and inspection processes.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Basic computer skills and experience using production or quality management systems.
• Experience with coating inspection standards such as CSA, NACE/AMPP, or SSPC is preferred but not required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, preferably within the steel or pipe industry, and demonstrates the potential to grow into a leadership role. They are dependable, safety-focused, quality-driven, mechanically inclined, and possess the communication and leadership skills necessary to motivate others while supporting operational excellence.

Company Description

At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.

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