Coating Application Technician

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Coating Application Technicians for projects located in the Chesapeake, VA area. This is a first shift opportunity with a pay rate up to $25/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Coatings Application Technician eager to demonstrate your knowledge and skills while learning new ones, this is your chance to advance in your career!

Job Scope: 

• Assist in FME of parts for painting blasting and/or power tool surface prep
• Perform power tool surface prep of parts
• Mix paint and verify proper wet film thickness to meet customer requirements. Apply SL1 and non SL1 coatings to customer parts
• Maintain stock of supplies and request restock when needed
• Maintain a safe clean and professional workspace
• Maintain hand tools and equipment in order to keep them in safe and usable condition
• Process of paperwork/procedures required for tasks

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 3+ years experience applying coatings with both cup type air guns and pressure pot sprayers
• Must be able to maintain and repair coating application equipment
• Must be able to pass an applicator test involving application of coatings in 27 mil layers on various shapes and at various angles
• Must be familiar with wet film and dry film testing methods
• Experience with applying Nuclear Grade Service Level 1 Coatings a plus
• Must take a drug and background check 

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan

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Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

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