Coating Technician

Coating Technician

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

As a Coating Technician, you will be responsible for applying cathodic protective coatings to screws after the heat treatment process. Your role ensures product durability, resistance, and compliance with industry standards. Key responsibilities include surface preparation, precise coating application, and maintaining a high-quality finish.

Working in a controlled and regulated environment, you must follow established procedures accurately while upholding strict safety and cleanliness standards. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality are essential. This position reports directly to the Department Supervisor.

This position is on the C/D shift, working 11.5-hour shifts from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on a 4 day schedule with overtime as needed.

What You'll Be Doing (% of Time)

As a Coating Technician, you will be responsible for setting up, loading, and operating automated coating equipment, including Dip-spin and E-Coat systems, for in-house manufactured fasteners. You will manage process controls using HMIs and system software, ensuring smooth operation and troubleshooting any equipment issues as they arise. Regular equipment maintenance and process monitoring are essential to maintaining efficiency and quality. (60%)

In addition, you will prepare components for application and maintain necessary pretreatment/paint materials before and during the coating process. This includes selecting, mixing, and adjusting coatings, acids, alkaline, and processing chemicals to meet job specifications. You will mix and prepare chemicals according to specifications, ensuring even application and adherence to quality standards. The technician will inspect completed work to confirm uniform coating coverage and compliance with quality requirements. Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment is critical to meeting health and safety regulations. You will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining paint equipment and tools, ensuring proper storage and functionality. Accurate record-keeping of process parameters and results are required for quality control. Additionally, you will identify and troubleshoot process or equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste, while also training new employees on work procedures. (40%)

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

Desired Skills and Experience

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Safety: Ability to prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Proven experience as a Coating Operator or in a similar role in manufacturing, preferred.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification required (will certify).
• Familiarity with industrial machinery and chemical handling, preferred.
• Must understand atmosphere curing furnace fundamentals and operation.
• Familiar with pre and post process testing such as titrations preferred.
• Familiar with performing curing furnace preventative maintenance preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to work in hot environments for long periods of time
• Forklift experience required
• Accountability & Dependability. Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to Work Independently: Follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with our attendance policy.
• Safety is the priority. You will be required to recognize and respond to dangerous situations quickly and safely. Required to lead by example, follow all HSE rules and requirements and always wear required PPE. Working in the Coating Department, an employee will be required to wear a paint respirator to ensure safety and protect against exposure to harmful fumes and chemicals associated with the coating process.
• Continuously build your skillset to influence decisions and recommend/implement process improvements to grow department throughput while meeting product quality.
• Communication Skills: Speak in the most effective way to relay information to all departments and at all levels within the organization. Listen and ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Quality Standards Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of company quality standards, attention to detail and company quality control processes.
• Problem Solving: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
• Teamwork: Ability to work with other team members to accomplish group goals
• Results Focus & Initiative: Ability to multitask and take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Customer Service Skills: Apply customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

Work Environment

Regularly work around moving mechanical parts. The noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust, heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions.

Travel Required

This job does not require travel. This job will require travel to another facility for training.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, non-exempt position is in Gallatin, TN.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$25.00 - $35.19 / hour

Rewards at Simpson Strong-Tie

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue directly or indirectly and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here:

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.