Pre-Treat Technician: Paint Prep & Quality (1st Shift)

IFA- North America LLC

Summerville (SC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

IFA North America LLC in Summerville, SC is seeking a Pre-Treat Operator to prepare fabrication parts for industrial coating and painting. This role manages the chemistry and operation of pre-treatment wash systems to ensure optimal adhesion and corrosion resistance.

You will monitor chemical parameters, perform bath tests, inspect parts for defects, and support setup of conveyors, spray nozzles, and ovens.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years experience in industrial painting, powder coating, or chemical pre-treatment environment (training possible).
Experience with multi-stage industrial wash systems (iron/zinc phosphate, RO water, acid washes).
Experience using titration kits, pH meters, and quality inspection tools.

Responsibilities

Maintain, monitor, and adjust pre-treatment tanks prior to coating.
Perform bath control tests including pH testing, titration analysis, and chemical level logging.
Ensure parts are free of grease, dirt, oil, scale and rust before entering spray booth.
Set up and operate conveyor lines, spray nozzles, pre-heat induction coils, and drying ovens.
Inspect parts for surface defects and document quality metrics.
Clean, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on wash stages, filtration systems, spray nozzles, and booth components.
Safely handle, mix, and dispose of hazardous chemicals and pre-treatment waste per OSHA and SDS guidelines.