Coatings Installer

Position Summary

The Coatings Installer works collaboratively with other AC employees in leading the Company toward its long-term vision of being the premier provider of high quality industrial concrete construction services. An employee in this role performs the full range of duties associated with the coating application process, using a wide variety of tools and equipment. The Coatings Installer receives work orders indicating the nature of the work to be done and is generally supervised in the performance of his/her job. The Coatings Installer is a non-exempt position, and by actions and professionalism is expected to act as an ambassador for the AC brand.

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

• Work from non-complex blueprints, specifications, work sheets, dimensions, codes, mixing charts, tables, verbal and written instruction/information.
• Prepare and mix standard and other primers, and coatings to proper consistency and viscosity, using thinners, solvents, additives and agitators as required. Select pressures, nozzles, oven temperatures, cure times.
• Prepare and clean items and surfaces to be finished. Mask, plug, block finished, machined, or specified surfaces not to be coated.
• Uniformly apply wet primers, paints, and wet or dry coatings to parts and components and other items using care to avoid over spraying/coating and to obtain a smooth, covered and even surface free form runs and thin spots. Repeat operations as necessary to obtain desired effect or thickness of media.
• Visually and mechanically check finished items for pin holes, runs, bare spots, proper coverage. Refinish and touch up as required.
• Prepare and coat sample pieces.
• Ensure the proper movement of finished goods to inspection or shipping area; cleaning and maintenance of spray application equipment, booths, filters, protective clothing, and equipment according to established practices. Ensure needed coating supplies are on hand.