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About the Role
C.H. Thompson is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Wet Paint & Powder Coat Apprentice to join our metal finishing team. This full-time, entry-level position offers hands-on training and cross-functional experience in both liquid spray coating and electrostatic powder coating operations. The ideal candidate is a quick learner with a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to safety.
Responsibilities
- Cross-train under experienced leads in both industrial liquid wet painting and electrostatic powder coating applications, developing the versatility to float between lines based on daily workflow and customer priority.
- Assist in preparing metal surfaces for coating through chemical cleaning, degreasing, sanding, power grinding, and sandblasting/media blasting.
- Read work orders and blue prints/specifications to properly mask adjacent surfaces and securely load or hang metal parts on racks, hooks, and conveyor lines for both paint spray and powder coating booths.
- Mix and prepare wet paints, primers, and coatings according to precise manufacturer ratios, and assist in setting up powder coat hoppers, spray guns, and curing ovens.
- Carefully unrack, inspect, and handle processed parts following wet curing or heat-bake cycles.
- Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on liquid spray guns, powder coat guns, spray booths, recovery systems, filters, and lines.
- Adhere to standard work procedures, training guides, and quality controls to catch material defect or coating inconsistencies before parts proceed to final assembly/shipping.
- Strict adherence to company safety protocols, ventilation standards, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements (including respirators), and environmental compliance guidelines.
- Foster a positive work environment through effective teamwork with co-workers, supervisors, and department managers.
- Perform other shop floor tasks and duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Demonstrates a strong willingness and aptitude to learn multiple technical skills and coating methods.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining quality standards.
- Comfortable with physical shop floor tasks including standing, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and reaching throughout the shift.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and management.
- Ability to multitask, adapt to shifting production priorities, and switch tasks efficiently.
- Willingness to work overtime as required by production demand.
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Salary/Compensations
- $17.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation / Sick Time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance Options (Short/Long-Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Life)
- Free Fountain Soda Machine On-site!
About the Company
- C.H. Thompson is a premier one-stop-shop for all of your finishing needs.
- Our continuous focus on improving quality and increasing productivity has made C.H. Thompson Finishing a leader in the industry.
- We offer several services including anodizing, wet painting, powder coating, intricate masking, and silk screening, allowing us to provide multiple finishes on individual parts.
- We service a multitude of industries including aerospace, agricultural, automotive, computer, electronics, household, industrial, medical, and military.
- Our customer base ranges from small privately owned machine shops to top Fortune 500 companies such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and BAE Systems.
- We are also proud to be ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and NADCAP certified!
Equal Opportunity
- C.H. Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.