NACE Coating Inspector

Join a team dedicated to quality and precision in industrial coatings. As a Coating Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all coatings applied to large machined or fabricated structures meet strict contract and specification requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex projects, collaborate with skilled production teams, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality products.

The company values professionalism, clear communication, and a commitment to safety and excellence in every project.

• Perform inspections of complex coatings applied to large machined or fabricated structures, ensuring compliance with contract and specification requirements.
• Complete daily inspections in the coatings department to verify adherence to all relevant standards and requirements.
• Verify equipment setup, proper equipment use, surface preparation, and the correct application of coatings.
• Document inspection results using computer-generated forms and submit daily inspection reports.
• Communicate clearly with production personnel regarding project requirements to maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate and interface with outside inspectors on various projects as needed.
• Work in environments that require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing scaffolds or elevated platforms.
• Lift and/or move items over 50 pounds as required by the job.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current NACE CIP Level 2 or AMPP Coating Inspector Certification.
• At least 2 years of experience reading and understanding drawings and specifications.
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing coating inspections on industrial movable structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Plant 2 Birmingham Alabama
Day Shift 6:00a.m.

-4:30p.m. Monday thru Thursday
Reports to Plant Manager

Our manufacturing environment is dynamic and requires adherence to safety protocols. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally encounter moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, fumes or airborne particles, varying weather conditions, temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, and the presence of chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, and appropriate personal protective equipment is provided and required to ensure a safe working experience.

This role involves an active and engaging work environment. To excel, you will regularly utilize your ability to stand, walk, sit, and use your hands for handling and reaching. Occasional requirements include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, and the ability to discern smells. You should be capable of occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Key visual abilities for this position encompass close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, all crucial for precision work.

Steward Machine Company is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Steward Machine Company will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Limitation and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with…