E-Coatings Technician

Hendrick Technical Solutions is currently seeking a E-Coatings Technician to join our team.

Summary: The E-Coatings Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining the electrocoating (e-coat) line to ensure proper coating of metal parts. This includes preparing parts, monitoring chemical levels, troubleshooting equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety and environmental compliance. In addition to the e-coat line, responsibilities also include operation of the wastewater pretreatment system, maintenance, monitoring and replenishing of chemicals to maintain compliance with county and state regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Set up and operate e-coating system, including part loading/unloading, tank monitoring, and curing oven operation.
• Inspect incoming parts for cleanliness, damage, or defects before coating.
• Monitor and maintain e-coat line parameters (e.g., voltage, current, bath temperature, pH, solids).
• Perform routine chemical testing and make adjustments to maintain bath chemistry within specification.
• Ensure proper pre-treatment (cleaning, rinsing, zirconium application) of parts before coating.
• Perform quality checks on coated parts for coverage, thickness, adhesion, and curing.
• Record production and quality data in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and report equipment issues to maintenance.
• Follow safety protocols and environmental regulations, including proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Monitor and maintain hybrid wastewater treatment package plant to remain within our county and state issued permit regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Oral Communication - ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, all having varying degrees of education and background.
• Conceptual Thinking - ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Decision Making - ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail-Oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic - ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal-Oriented - ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty/Integrity – ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - the ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organized - possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Research Skills - ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Tactful - ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

Desired Education:

√ GED

√ High School Diploma

Field of Study/Work Experience:

√ Manufacturing

Desired Work Experience:

√ up to 3 years

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year experience in an industrial painting or coatings environment preferred . Knowledge of electrocoating or similar finishing processes is a plus. Knowledge of wastewater treatment is preferred. Basic understanding of electrical and chemical processes used in e-coating. Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Understanding of basic chemistry.

Certificates and Licenses:

Fork Lift certification

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in programming software and basic Microsoft Office applications

Communication Skills:

Ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively with other departments and organizational team members.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed. This position is not remote and must work onsite.

Physical Demands:

Requires vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses. Constantly manually manipulates, lifts/carries 10 pounds or less, and pushes/pulls 12 pounds or less. Frequently stands, walks, reaches outward, bends, lifts/carries up to 75 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Occasionally sits, reaches above shoulder, squats or kneels, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds. Ability to distinguish between color variations to perform titrations.

Environment Demands:

Exposure to heat, noise, chemicals, and moving equipment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. Comfortable working with chemicals and in a production environment.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Must be able to read blue prints and production orders. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees. Ability to read technical documents, safety data sheets (SDS), and operating procedures.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must be able to do basic shop math and measurements using calipers.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations.

Core Values

Hendrick Motorsports expects all employees to exemplify the following core values:

Servant Leadership

Putting others first.

Teamwork

Achieving more together.

Integrity

Doing what is right.

Enthusiasm

Bringing passion each day.

Winning Mindset

Setting the standard relentlessly.

Accountability

Taking ownership of one’s actions.

Continuous Improvement

Driving excellence through innovation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job cannot be performed remotely.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf .