Metal Spray Technician

Thermal Spray Technician Trainee (Traveling)Immediate openings – paid training starts March 23 – Richmond, VATravel the country. Learn a skilled trade. Get paid to train.IGS is hiring full-time thermal spray technician trainees to join our traveling industrial coatings team. If you're dependable, physically tough, and ready to build a long-term career in heavy industry — we'll train you.What You'll Get32+ hours guaranteedCompetitive hourly pay$64/day per diemAirfare, hotel & rental car paid while travelingPaid training in Richmond, VA (March 23 class)PPE & specialized tools providedClear promotion path with performance-based raisesFull benefits package (details below)What You'll DoApply protective industrial coatings using advanced HVAS equipmentOperate blasting and spray equipmentWork at heights, in confined spaces, and in industrial environmentsTravel 4–6 weeks at a time (U.S.

& international projects)Follow strict safety and quality proceduresThis is hands-on, physical work in real industrial environments — refineries, power plants, and heavy facilities.What We're Looking ForStrong work ethic and reliabilityComfortable working 12-hour shifts for 7+ consecutive daysAble to lift 50+ lbsWilling to travel extensivelyValid driver's license requiredREAL ID or Passport Book required for air travel (Day 1 of training)Ability to pass drug screen & background checkConstruction, military, coatings, or heavy industry experience is a plus — but not required.We train the right attitude.Career GrowthStart as a Trainee ? Promote to Junior Technician ? Continue advancing with pay increases and skill certifications.We are growing and actively building our traveling team.BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) with 3.5% match (up to 6%)Company-paid Life InsuranceHSA contributions (HDHP plans)Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term DisabilityCritical Illness & Accident InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFinancial Wellness ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramWhy Join IGS?If you want a career — not just a job — and you're ready to work hard, travel, and learn a specialized trade, this is your opportunity.General purpose of the position: Provides information to the Manpower Manager on all matters related to safety, timeline, and application of IGS products. Trainees are accountable for knowing and adhering to the health, safety, environmental, and quality programs and policies of IGS.

Trainees will have additional supervision and direction. However, progression toward self-sufficiency is expected within a reasonable time frame. Such progression will be recognized through promotion to Technician. Participation and satisfactory completion of assigned training is required.Essential duties and responsibilities:Comply with IGS and site-specific safety protocols/ equipment safe operating practicesMaintain a valid driver's license to operate company or rental vehiclesPass all necessary trainings provided by IGS and customer's requirementsWork safely, ensuring all activities conform with both IGS and customer site specific safety requirementsProduce a high volume of coated area that meets or exceeds project specification, quality control standards and IGS SOP's (standard operating procedures)Produce uniform coating above minimum specificationConduct yourself in a professional manner at all times through personal adherence of IGS values (the IGS Way)Strive for professional development in terms of improvements in work quality and consistencyPrevent any non-conformance that can cause loss of confidence from the customer and project's profit.Quality control:Perform duties at least 90% independentAssist in planning upcoming work scopeUnderstand QC role in QCP, assist in QCP completionReview QCP with the Team Leader prior to start of any workTroubleshooting and maintenance:Perform thorough troubleshooting of equipment as neededHandle power pack and control box malfunctionsReplace Knurl wheel, toggle switch,Repair deadman, blast pot, air block (pressure switch)Operate breathing box, change air block and motor if necessaryClear information from and tag damaged equipmentInterpret coating maps:Understand coating documents for boiler and vesselUnderstand color coding for coated areasIdentify internal instruments, nozzles and platesProfiling:Meet required profile depth, consistently with no holidaysCreate profile with no spalls near edge of coating UOPSpraying:Ensure quality application, regardless of time restrictionsProduce coatings +/- 2 mils within specification for majority of UOPBe Able to surpass company expectations by 25% and assist others as neededTapers and Tie-Ins:Spray tapers and tie-ins with no lips or hard edges, cosmetically perfectMaintain consistent transition through the tie-inProduce tapers and tie-ins with no out of range thicknessSpray - Repairs:Spray repairs with no hard edges, lips or out of range thicknessesUnderstand repair geometryCorrect profile and repair preparationAssist in repair inspectionsElcometer Use:Calibrate elcometerUse with care, be responsible for the instrumentTestex Application and Micrometer Use:Perform proper Testex applicationRemedy low or high Testex readings – adjust profileRecord Profile thickness, document Testex in QCP/ UOP sheetSEE Report:Complete SEE report readings with minimal directionProvide clear feedback to Team LeaderCorrect elevation and markingStandards of Practice (SOP's):Comply with task specific SOP's including: sandblasting and HVAS set up and operation, profiling and surface preparation,Preparation, application and inspection of Production Test Plate, if project requiresEmployee Mentor:Offer other personnel HVAS guidance, practical demonstration, feedback, motivation and/ or positive criticism as deemed appropriate/ necessaryFill roles of alternate positions to assist where neededSkills and abilities required:Physical:Lift 50lbs.

or more multiple times through each shift; Walk up and down multiples flights of stairs or climb laddersAble to work in tight/confined spaces as well as on elevated surfaces (scaffolding)Able to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, 7 days per weekAble to wear full-face respirator and supplied-air hood PPE for extended periods (i.e. coverall