Epoxy Technician; 1st shift

Job Description

• Maintain a positive, progressive, and productive attitude toward plant targets and objectives regarding safety, quality, integrity, accountability, reliability, and productivity as a unified goal.
• Prepare surfaces for epoxy application by cleaning, grinding, blasting, leveling, and repairing substrates as required.
• Mix epoxy, resins, hardeners, and additives according to manufacturer specifications and work instructions to ensure proper curing and performance.
• Apply epoxy systems using appropriate tools and techniques, including but not limited to rollers, squeegees, trowels, brushes, and spray equipment.
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, surface moisture) to ensure proper application and curing of epoxy systems.
• Inspect finished epoxy applications for defects such as bubbles, fisheyes, uneven thickness, or adhesion issues, and perform corrective actions as needed.
• Follow all SOPs, work instructions, safety policies, and quality standards to ensure consistent and compliant epoxy installations.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow proper handling, storage, and disposal procedures for chemicals and materials.
• Document work performed, material usage, batch numbers, and any non-conformances in accordance with quality and traceability requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, waste reduction, and efficiency gains within epoxy application operations.
• Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and safety teams to ensure epoxy applications meet customer and internal specifications.
• Assist in training new team members on epoxy application techniques, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, safety, and productivity.

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of experience working as an Epoxy Technician, Coatings Technician, or in a similar industrial coatings or manufacturing role preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of epoxy systems, resins, hardeners, surface preparation methods, and curing processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, construction, industrial flooring, or production environment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Basic math skills for measuring, mixing ratios, and material calculations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to learn new epoxy systems, equipment, and application techniques.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Forklift, lift equipment, or industrial equipment experience preferred (or willingness to be trained).

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.
• Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, and work…