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Job Title: Coating Technician

Job Description

The Coating Technician works in a brand-new coatings department within a downhole tool machine shop, preparing and processing parts using phosphate and/or nickel coating methods. This role involves mixing chemicals, operating coating vats, and handling downhole tool components to ensure high-quality, consistent finishes in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment in the coatings department to process downhole tool parts using phosphate and nickel coating methods.
• Mix and prepare chemicals according to established formulas and safety procedures for use in coating vats.
• Load, submerge, and remove parts from coating vats, ensuring correct process times, coverage, and quality standards.
• Perform sandblasting and grinding operations on parts as required to prepare surfaces for coating.
• Inspect coated parts for quality, consistency, and adherence to specifications, and report any defects or irregularities.
• Handle and move parts, materials, and equipment using forklifts and overhead cranes in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow all safety protocols related to chemical handling, material movement, and equipment operation.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and assist with routine maintenance and housekeeping in the coatings department.
• Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to meet daily output targets and support continuous improvement.
• Accurately follow work instructions and document required production or process information as needed.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with nickel or phosphate coating processes in a shop or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to mix and handle chemicals safely and accurately for use in industrial coating processes.
• Experience operating a forklift in a production or warehouse setting.
• Experience operating an overhead crane to move parts and materials.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production workflows.
• Ability to perform sandblasting and grinding tasks for part preparation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety procedures.
• Ability to work full-time day shifts from Monday to Friday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a downhole tool, oilfield tools, or similar industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a coatings department or surface treatment role.
• Comfort working with mechanical parts and tools in a machine shop setting.
• Willingness to learn new processes and adapt to a growing production environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a fast-growing, well-backed manufacturing operation that offers long-term stability and clear opportunities for advancement. The company operates with a laid-back, open-door culture that emphasizes trust and accountability, allowing you to focus on getting your work done without unnecessary bureaucracy. You benefit from a contract-to-hire structure that supports long-term employment, access to expanded facilities including office space, cafeteria, and a small gym for use outside working hours, and a workplace that invests in employee engagement through bonuses, events such as holiday celebrations and summer activities.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial area within a downhole tool machine shop and a newly expanded coatings department. The environment includes production floors, coating vats, sandblasting and grinding equipment, and material handling tools such as forklifts and overhead cranes. Work is performed on a day shift schedule, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The facility has expanded into a second location with additional machines, office space, a cafeteria, and a small gym available for use outside of work hours. The culture is described as laid back with an open-door policy, while maintaining clear expectations that employees complete their work safely and efficiently.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edmonton, AB.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a fully onsite position in Edmonton,AB.

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.