Industrial Coating Inspector Trainee

ADF; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ADF is seeking a detail-oriented Coating Inspector to oversee coating activities and surface preparation. You will perform in-process inspections, evaluate coatings against procedures, and document progress.

Responsibilities include reporting NCRs, updating the system, and preparing inspection reports. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with AMPP/SSPC standards, and experience in industrial coating inspection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with AMPP certification and SSPC standards preferred.
• Experience in industrial coating inspection preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Knowledge of coating-specific measuring tools and QA/QC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of all coating activities and surface preparation.
• Perform in-process inspections as required.
• Check and evaluate coatings according to procedures.
• Document inspection activities and update progress in the system.
• Prepare and sign Coating Inspection Reports.
• Detect non-conforming products and report NCRs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Autonomy

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Coating tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AMPP certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Expectations and Responsibilities

• Inspection of all coating activities and surface preparation.
• Perform appropriate in-process inspections.
• Checking and evaluating coatings in accordance with specific procedures.
• Document inspection activities on appropriate route sheets.
• Update inspection progress in the system.
• Complete Daily Monitoring Reports.
• Interpretation of specifications and standards applicable to contracts.
• Report all non-conformities to the QA/QC Manager and complete NCRs when required.
• Prepare and sign Coating Inspection Reports.
• Detect non-compliant products.
• Interpret project-specific quality standards.
• Strict adherence to company and job specifications.
• Ability to use coating-specific measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and computer systems.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work autonomously and respect rules of confidentiality.
• All other related tasks.

Education, Training, or Work Experience

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
• Familiarity with AMPP (certification preferred) and SSPC standards.
• Experience in industrial coating inspection.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand/walk for 10 hours at a time.
• Ability to bend, squat, and kneel for varying lengths of time.
• Ability to fully articulate shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist.
• Must be able to grasp and safely operate hand and power tools.
• Must be able to occasionally push, pull, lift, pull, or carry up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to work in various conditions (loud, hot, dusty, cold, etc.).

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