Coating Surface Prep Technician - HMD Union

The Coating Surface Prep Technician is required to perform the highest quality surface preparation and protective coating applications using all types of metal finishing equipment and protective coating application equipment.  Must set up, operate, and maintain blasting and other types of surface preparation equipment.  Must set up, operate, and maintain paint spraying and other types of protective coating equipment.  Must have the ability to interpret technical requirements of surface preparation and protective coating applications and be capable of verifying surface finish and coating quality for acceptance to applicable specifications and standards.

Location: Turtle Creek, PA

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Work in a safe manner using all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Thoroughly understand surface preparation, finishes and coatings in application on finished product.
• Use all types of preparation and finishing equipment and supplies.
• Work from drawings, work orders, and instructions covering production parts or tooling requirements.
• Record time and production on proper forms and/or in computer systems.
• Handle material movements as needed by hand, crane, forklift, or other material handling equipment.
• Make necessary adjustments and performs routine maintenance necessary for proper care of equipment.
• Mark material identification as required.
• Keep work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Communicate with supervision on status of work, train new personnel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Abilities:

• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Be able to wear PPE, including respirators and powered air systems.
• Able to stand for up to eight hours, bend, reach, crouch, kneel, climb, and work from heights on ladders, scaffolds, lifts, etc.
• Work in hot, cold, and dusty environments.
• Both Shops

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in an industrial spray painting operation is preferred; experience in automotive painting is a plus.
• Prior experience with work order computer data entry systems.

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Compensation:

• Hourly compensation based on skills and experience

If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact, we invite you to build your career at Holtec—a generation ahead by design™.