Coatings Inspector I: Precision Surface Verification

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspections under supervision. You will verify surface prep, measure thicknesses, monitor ambient conditions, and document coating work on tanks and structures.

The role requires CIP Level 1 certification, 1+ year experience, and meticulous record-keeping. Travel to sites for outages and baths may be required, with a daytime shift cadence and weather-driven schedules.

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 1 certification current.
• 1+ years in industrial coatings application or inspection.
• Comfortable around tanks, blasting and spray operations.
• Meticulous with instruments and records.
• Honest about what the gauge reads.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record ambient conditions before and during application.
• Verify surface prepartion to SSPC/NACE cleanliness and profile.
• Measure wet film and dry film thickness; check for holidays and defects.
• Verify coating materials, batch numbers, mixing and pot life.
• Keep the daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Instrument accuracy

Record keeping

Education

AMPP CIP Level 1 certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspections under supervision. You will verify surface prep, measure thicknesses, monitor ambient conditions, and document coating work on tanks and structures.

The role requires CIP Level 1 certification, 1+ year experience, and meticulous record-keeping. Travel to sites for outages and baths may be required, with a daytime shift cadence and weather-driven schedules.