Coatings Inspector I: Precision in Surface Prep

Construction Material Testing; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Newark, NJ is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under senior guidance. You will verify surface prep to SSPC/NACE standards, measure ambient conditions, film thickness, and document every step on tanks and structures.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ year of coatings experience. You will work around blasting and spray operations, keep accurate logs, and support quality reporting.

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 1 certification is current and required.
• 1+ years in industrial coatings application or inspection.
• Comfortable working around tanks, structures, blasting and spray ops.
• Meticulous with instruments and records.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record ambient conditions before and during application.
• Verify surface preparation per SSPC/NACE standards.
• Measure wet and dry film thickness and check defects.
• Log inspection data and photographs for each stage.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Documentation & logs

Instrument reading

Safety awareness

Education

AMPP CIP Level 1 certification

Tools

Wet film gauge

Dry film gauge

Thermometer/Hygrometer

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Newark, NJ is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under senior guidance. You will verify surface prep to SSPC/NACE standards, measure ambient conditions, film thickness, and document every step on tanks and structures.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ year of coatings experience. You will work around blasting and spray operations, keep accurate logs, and support quality reporting.