Entry-Level Coatings Inspector (AMPP CIP Level 1)

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

Job summary

Coatings inspection role based in Madison, WI, focuses on documenting coating applications from surface prep through curing, under supervision of senior inspectors. The job requires current CIP Level 1 certification and practical experience in industrial coatings inspection.

Responsibilities include measuring ambient conditions, film thickness, and log-keeping for tanks, structures, and piping; travel and schedule vary with outages, and safety compliance is emphasized throughout all operations.

Qualifications

• AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification, current.
• 1+ years in industrial coatings application or inspection.
• Comfortable around tanks, structures, blasting and spray operations.
• Meticulous with instruments and records; honest about gauge readings.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point) before and during application.
• Verify surface preparation to SSPC/NACE cleanliness and profile standards.
• Measure wet film and dry film thickness and check for holidays and defects.
• Verify coating materials, batch numbers, mixing, and pot life against the manufacturer's data sheet.
• Keep the daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage of the work.

Skills

Meticulous with instruments

Record-keeping

Attention to safety

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification

Tools

Wet film thickness gauge

Dry film thickness gauge

Surface profile gauge

Job description

Coatings inspection role based in Madison, WI, focuses on documenting coating applications from surface prep through curing, under supervision of senior inspectors. The job requires current CIP Level 1 certification and practical experience in industrial coatings inspection.

Responsibilities include measuring ambient conditions, film thickness, and log-keeping for tanks, structures, and piping; travel and schedule vary with outages, and safety compliance is emphasized throughout all operations.