Coatings Process Tech - E-Coat (2nd Shift)

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Gallatin, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in Gallatin, TN is seeking a Coatings Process Chemistry Technician on the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM).

You will conduct daily chemical testing and process control for pretreatment and E-Coat systems, perform chemical additions, and monitor line chemistry to maintain coating quality. The role emphasizes documentation, safety, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure stable process performance and minimize coating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry preferred or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial process chemistry is considered.
• 3+ years of experience in Laboratory chemical testing, wet chemistry, manufacturing quality, coatings, pretreatment, plating or related process control work.
• Hands-on experience with titrations, pH meters, conductivity meters, sample dilution and chemical bath control.
• Experience with E-Coat, pretreatment, zirconium or phosphate chemistry, corrosion testing, or metal finishing processes is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily chemical testing and process control for pretreatment and E-Coat systems.
• Perform approved chemical additions to E-Coat and pretreatment systems when results are out of specification.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of E-Coat line chemistry and monitor bath condition and inventory.
• Maintain testing records, logs, and training materials; support verification of responsible personnel.
• Participate in improvements projects related to process chemistry and product quality.
• Report non-conformances using the TQC system and follow through to disposition.

Skills

Lab testing

Titration

pH measurements

Conductivity testing

Process control

Chemical handling

EHS compliance

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Chemistry

Tools

SDS interpretation

Lab safety protocols

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in Gallatin, TN is seeking a Coatings Process Chemistry Technician on the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM).

You will conduct daily chemical testing and process control for pretreatment and E-Coat systems, perform chemical additions, and monitor line chemistry to maintain coating quality. The role emphasizes documentation, safety, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure stable process performance and minimize coating