Coating Apprentice

Job Summary

The Coating Apprentice assists experienced painters in various tasks related to preparing and applying industrial coatings to surfaces like steel structures and piping, Railcars, Tank Trailers and any other paint projects within the facility. The role involves learning to use tools, understanding surface preparation techniques, and adhering to safety protocols. This position is a potential pathway forward to achieving level A Coating Technician Status, combining on-the-job training and classroom.

Job Duties

• Surface Preparation
  • Cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming surfaces to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Coating Application
  • Learning to mix, apply, and finish industrial coatings using various methods like spraying, rolling, or brushing.
• Equipment Operation
  • Using tools such as spray guns, brushes, and other equipment related to industrial painting.
• Safety Compliance
  • Adhering to safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and ensure a safe work environment.
• Aid the Coating Techs
  • Absorb equipment setup for spraying, equipment maintenance, & safety.
• Quality Control
  • Ensuring, & understanding the quality of the finished product meets specified standards, and customer requirements.
• Housekeeping
  • Shall dispose of all garbage, and paint cans appropriately, help to maintain and clean all equipment after use such as purging paint lines and pumps.

Requirements

• Basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
• Dependable.
• Manages time effectively.
• Willing to help out in other departments as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous industrial or commercial coating/painting experience.
• Has a basic knowledge of the paint equipment and gages.

What's in it for you!

• Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending.
  • Vacation - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
  • Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
  • Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!
• Financial and Retirement Planning:
  • 401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
  • Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
  • Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
  • Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
  • Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
  • Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.