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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Coatings Inspector AMPP Basic Coating Inspector (CIP Level 1) or equivalent focuses on entry-level responsibilities in ensuring coating systems are applied correctly according to specifications and industry standards. This involves basic surface preparation assessment, environmental condition monitoring, and documenting inspection findings. The inspector works under supervision of the Technical Quality Manager and uses basic inspection techniques and equipment. The Coatings Inspector AMPP (CIP Level 1) must be able to travel as required to manage and oversee all assigned projects.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Differentiate surface preparation equipment, methods, and standards for solvent cleaning, hand/power tool cleaning, wet/dry abrasive blasting, and water-jetting
• Identify quality control issues, recognizing design and fabrication defects and coating failure modes
• Compare and contrast different generic coating types, modes of protection and curing mechanisms
• Observing and documenting relevant environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and cleanliness
• Monitor coating application by type, including brush, roller, airless, conventional, and plural component spray
• Utilize job specifications, safety/product data sheets
• Complete clear and concise documentation of inspection report to include daily reports, inspection test plans and photos
• Perform non-destructive inspection procedures for environmental conditions, visible/nonvisible contaminants, surface profile, film thickness, and holiday detection
• Attend onsite meetings and understand schedule updates and meeting minutes
• Monitor coating applications to ensure project specifications, procedures, quality, and safety requirements are maintained
• Comply with the AMPP Coating Inspector Code of Conduct
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATION:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.