Multi-Craft Equipment Rebuild and Coatings Specialist

Build, Restore, and Finish Industrial Components Company Snapshot

Founded in 1963, Industrial Plating Company helps leading manufacturers reduce operating costs and improve product quality through high-performance coatings and component remanufacturing.

As a Multi-Craft Equipment Rebuild and Coatings Specialist in Chattanooga, TN, you’ll prepare, apply, and finish coatings on a wide variety of industrial parts—supported by training on machining, grinding, dynamic balancing, thermal spray, and chrome plating.

• Read engineering drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
• Measure and verify specs: thickness, dimensions, TIR, and surface roughness.
• Mask parts to protect critical features during coating.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and complete required safety training.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and other part-moving equipment safely.
• Use lathes, OD/ cylindrical grinders, sandblasting, coating, polishing, and buffing equipment to process parts.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on machines.
• Document work accurately using software and spreadsheets.

• Precision measurement tools: dial indicators, micrometers, thickness gauges, pi tape, surface profilometers.
• Surface prep: visual inspection and sandblasting techniques.
• Coating processes: plasma, HVOF, twin wire arc, and plating rectifiers.
• Finishing: achieving specified finishes, including mirror-quality surfaces.
• Machining/Grinding: manual lathes, cylindrical grinders, positioners, and additional shop tools.
• Diagnostics: issues common to rotating equipment components.

• Mechanically inclined, hands-on, and eager to learn multiple roles.
• Comfortable with variety and pace; focused on getting it right the first time.
• Sees challenges as opportunities and focuses on root cause.

• Experience with lathes, mills, and cylindrical grinding.
• Operating cranes and hoists.
• MIG, TIG, or stick welding.

• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Owns productivity and quality targets aligned with customer needs.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical certificate/degree a plus.
• Lean/5S exposure preferred.

Full-time

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

• Weekend shift: 5am-5pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Initial training is Monday-Friday, 5am-1:30pm.
• Weekday shift: 5am-1:30pm Monday-Friday.
• Overtime may be required. Expected 40-50 hours per week.

In person (Chattanooga, TN)

• Quality inspection
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Manual machining

• MIG welder, TIG welder
• Manual lathe
• Cylindrical grinder, OD/ machines
• Paint sprayer

Please include your resume and salary requirements with your application.