Epoxy Technician (1st shift)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a positive, progressive, and productive attitude toward plant targets and objectives regarding safety, quality, integrity, accountability, reliability, and productivity as a unified goal.
• Prepare surfaces for epoxy application by cleaning, grinding, blasting, leveling, and repairing substrates as required.
• Mix epoxy, resins, hardeners, and additives according to manufacturer specifications and work instructions to ensure proper curing and performance.
• Apply epoxy systems using appropriate tools and techniques, including but not limited to rollers, squeegees, trowels, brushes, and spray equipment.
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, surface moisture) to ensure proper application and curing of epoxy systems.
• Inspect finished epoxy applications for defects such as bubbles, fisheyes, uneven thickness, or adhesion issues, and perform corrective actions as needed.
• Follow all SOPs, work instructions, safety policies, and quality standards to ensure consistent and compliant epoxy installations.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow proper handling, storage, and disposal procedures for chemicals and materials.
• Document work performed, material usage, batch numbers, and any non-conformances in accordance with quality and traceability requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, waste reduction, and efficiency gains within epoxy application operations.
• Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and safety teams to ensure epoxy applications meet customer and internal specifications.
• Assist in training new team members on epoxy application techniques, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, safety, and productivity.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience working as an Epoxy Technician, Coatings Technician, or in a similar industrial coatings or manufacturing role preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of epoxy systems, resins, hardeners, surface preparation methods, and curing processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, construction, industrial flooring, or production environment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Basic math skills for measuring, mixing ratios, and material calculations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to learn new epoxy systems, equipment, and application techniques.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Forklift, lift equipment, or industrial equipment experience preferred (or willingness to be trained).

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Due to the nature of the work, Team Members may be required to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, carry materials over distances, bend, twist, squat, kneel, climb ladders, and stand or walk for extended periods. 
• The role requires the use of tools requiring manual dexterity and may involve exposure to chemicals, fumes, and varying temperatures while wearing required PPE.

TIME / TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Inclusion.

 

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

•  High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

 

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication 

 

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business ne