Epoxy Applicator and Patcher

Coldspring; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Optical

401K with company match

Profit Sharing

PTO

Holidays

Jury Duty / Funeral Leave

Job summary

Coldspring in Minnesota is seeking an Epoxy Applicator and Patcher. This full-time, hourly role involves applying epoxy to adhere stone and other materials per production tickets and patching stone as needed.

You will mix and apply epoxy and carborundum strips, prepare jigs, read tickets and tolerances, and maintain a project log to support scheduling and sales. Forklift certification and good color perception are required.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Good color perception; color blind or deficient not acceptable.
• Ability to read work orders and production tickets.
• Basic math skills for measurements and misc. calculations.
• Commitment to safety protocols and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply epoxy to bond stone and materials per tickets (granite, brass, inlays, etc.).
• Fill letters with epoxy and patch stone using colored epoxy and stone dust.
• Mix and apply carborundum strips; multi-day process typical.
• Remove stains with proper chemicals and caulk stone joints as needed.
• Pre-fit emblems/letters and build jigs for support during adhesion.
• Maintain project log and assist sales with completion dates.

Skills

Forklift operation

Color perception

Reading work orders

Mathematics

Safety awareness

Tools

Epoxy mixing tools

Carborundum strips

Jigs and fixtures

Job description

Description

Status: This is a full-time; hourly position

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5am – 3:30pm & Friday: 5am – 11am; overtime as needed

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

JOB SUMMARY: The Epoxy Applicator and Patcher is responsible for using epoxy to adhere stone and other materials together per production tickets, as well as patching stone as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Apply working knowledge of epoxy and bonding techniques to adhere various stones and materials together; includes, but not limited to, granite-to-granite, brass-to-granite, inlayed granite, Dutchmen patches, skate board deterrents, stainless steel and/or acrylic inlaid letters, etc.
• Fill letters that have been sanded with epoxy.
• Mix and apply carborundum strips following the appropriate steps; usually a multi-day process.
• Remove stains from stone with correct chemical application.
• Caulk stone joints as needed.
• Patch stone by mixing glue and hardener with colored epoxy and stone dust to match stone color; grind and file patch as needed to match balance of the stone.
• Build jigs as needed to support materials during the adhering and jointing process.
• Maintain and manage project log to record hours required for completion; utilize information to assist the sales department with projected completion dates.
• Pre-fit emblems and letters to ensure there will not be issues when they are assembled at a job site.

Requirements

• Must obtain forklift certification (training and certification provided by Coldspring for all employees who may be required to operate a forklift).
• Must have good color perception and not be color blind or deficient.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, to avoid interruptions in production.
• Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis in time management, improving efficiencies and exercising independent judgment to determine work priority and urgency.
• Mechanically inclined.
• General math skills.
• Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.
• Work as a self-motivated team member who adheres to all safety protocols and is willing to cross-train as needed.

MAKE YOUR MARK AND MAKE IT LAST

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please call or text Karissa Lintgen at 320-685-4681 or email Karissa at [e-mail] for assistance.

COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN-FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO-FREE COMPANY.

Coldspring is an Affinity Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

The pay range is a representation of the position’s entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual’s skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.