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Entry Level Coating Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Kennametal, Inc.

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation ... Perform quality inspection and quantity verification of incoming product prior to coating.

Kennametal, Inc.

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation ... Perform quality inspection and quantity verification of incoming product prior to coating.

Gotion, Inc.

Junior Equipment Engineer

Manteno, IL · On-site

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an early-career engineer seeking to build ... Coating and calendaring * Stacking/winding * Electrolyte injection, sealing, formation, and ...

LoneStar Fasteners

Shipping Clerk

Spring, TX

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

We also offer in-house plating and coating services for corrosion prevention; including zinc ... Engineering and Construction Industries. OUR BENEFITS Our Benefits include: Medical Insurance ...

Curtisswright

Machine Operator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Machine Operator *Entry Level - Full Training Provided* The Machine Operator is responsible for the ... Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component ...

Curtiss-Wright

Machine Operator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Machine Operator *Entry Level - Full Training Provided* The Machine Operator is responsible for the ... Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component ...

Curtiss-Wright

Machine Operator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Machine Operator *Entry Level - Full Training Provided* The Machine Operator is responsible for the ... Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level coating engineer in the United States is $100,319.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Coating Engineer vs Coating Technician?

AspectEntry Level Coating EngineerCoating Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or related fieldHigh school diploma or associate degree, technical training
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and development labs; manufacturing facilitiesApplication, surface preparation, and coating application on-site
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, R&D departments, industrial plantsPainting companies, industrial coating services, maintenance teams
Common Search & ComparisonEntry Level Coating Engineer vs Coating Technician

The main difference between an Entry Level Coating Engineer and a Coating Technician lies in their roles and qualifications. Engineers focus on designing and testing coating processes, requiring a degree and analytical skills, while Technicians handle application and surface preparation, often with technical training. Both roles are essential in the coating industry but serve different functions within manufacturing and maintenance environments.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Coating Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 28% Locum Tenens, 66% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,319 per year, or $48.2 per hour.
Manufacturing Machine Operator II - Entry-US-Rotating days

Manufacturing Machine Operator II - Entry-US-Rotating days

Kennametal, Inc.

Orwell, OH • On-site

$14 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Kennametal rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

279th of 430 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

 About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Manufacturing Machine Operator II Schedule – 6:40 AM – 6:40 PM – Rotating shift

Location – Orwell, OH

Job Summary and Mission

Handling and arranging various styles of inserts receiving physical vapor deposition coating (PVD) in heats to allow coating of all critical areas ensuring a quality product.  Visually inspect PVD coated inserts. 

Key Job Responsibilities

Build heats for PVD furnaces.  Place inserts in appropriate predetermined fixturing according to process.  Perform quality inspection and quantity verification of incoming product prior to coating.  Originate documentation to accompany heats through the Coating Focused Factory.  Visually inspect coated carbide inserts with unaided eye and microscope. Verify product and style match route card. Accurately  record necessary information.  Transfer inserts to next work center.  Conduct daily housekeeping of work area and pass on pertinent information to oncoming shifts. Operate other equipment as needed.

Key Job Accountabilities

Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures. Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and/or work instructions. Operator responsible for following green insert control plan, assuring product is processed according to proper routings, specifications and the quantity and style are correct. Work to meet daily departmental production goals. Communicate safety, quality and product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.

Education and Experience

Must have High School diploma or GED. 2-year technical degree preferred.

Work Environment

Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems.  Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety Shoes are required.  Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary.

Physical Demands

Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight-hour work period OR 3 breaks for per 12 hour work period.  Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds.

Problem Solving

Run orders by due date. Follow control plan. Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines. Problems solved by consulting co-workers and supervisor.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
  • Paid time off (PTO) (accrual prorated based on employment start date) 4 floating holidays, and 7 company holidays per year
  • Up to 6% company match to a 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEmployee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits
  • Annual safety shoe stipend

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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