Coatings Applications Technician I

Carboline; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Retirement pension

Job summary

Carboline is seeking a Technician in St. Louis, MO to apply coatings to panels for customers, Sales, and R&D. The role supports testing, product evaluations, and creation of sales aids reflecting Carboline quality.

The position requires at least 1 year of painting or coating experience and a high school diploma. You will handle panels, operate spray systems, and assist with demonstrations while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year painting or coating application experience.
• Must pass Jaeger Eye Test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare panels for coating using hand tools, power tools, abrasive blast cabinets and pin welders; perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Operate and maintain mixing equipment, airless sprayers, and conventional spray systems to apply Carboline products with consistency.
• Accurately document all panel production and, once certified, complete nuclear testing spray orders.
• Maintain a well-organized inventory of standard panel systems to support internal and external requests.
• Apply knowledge of coating technologies to ensure proper application, curing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Partner with R&D on product evaluations, new formulations, and equipment trials.
• Support Sales and Training teams by assisting with product demonstrations for customer schools and hands-on training events.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and follow safety rules.
• Complete annual training including RCRA Hazardous Waste and Carboline's Contingency Plan.

Skills

Painting experience

Coating application

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Airless pumps

Blasting equipment

Welding tools

Power hand tools

Job description

Carboline is seeking a Technician in St. Louis, MO to apply coatings to panels for customers, Sales, and R&D. The role supports testing, product evaluations, and creation of sales aids reflecting Carboline quality.

The position requires at least 1 year of painting or coating experience and a high school diploma. You will handle panels, operate spray systems, and assist with demonstrations while maintaining safety and accuracy.