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Multi-Craft Equipment Rebuild and Coatings Specialist
Industrial Plating (Chattanooga) —Chattanooga, TN
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Multi-Craft Equipment Rebuild and Coatings Specialist

Industrial Plating (Chattanooga)
Chattanooga, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $25 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

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.

Role at a Glance

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.

What You’ll Do

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/ID and cylindrical grinders, sandblasting, coating, polishing, and buffing equipment to process parts.
Perform routine operator maintenance on machines.
Document work accurately using software and spreadsheets.

Training You’ll Receive

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.

Ideal Candidate Traits

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.

Preferred Background (Not Required)

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

Personal Attributes

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

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

Schedule & Hours

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.

Work Setting

In person (Chattanooga, TN)

Core Proficiencies

Quality inspection
Mechanical troubleshooting
Manual machining

Tools & Technologies

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

How to Apply

Please include your resume and salary requirements with your application.

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