Types of Work You May Be Involved In

Industrial Coatings Application

• Applying protective coatings to fabricated steel and industrial equipment

• Powder coating and e-coating processes

• Finishing components for corrosion resistance and durability

Surface Preparation

• Sandblasting and surface preparation

• Cleaning and prepping metal surfaces

• Ensuring proper coating adhesion and finish quality

Field Coating Services

• Applying coatings at customer sites

• Supporting industrial shutdowns and maintenance projects

• Working with field crews on equipment and structural systems

Protective Finishing for Fabrication Projects

• Coating structural steel and fabricated components

• Finishing assemblies before delivery to customers

• Ensuring projects meet customer specifications and industry standards

Tools & Equipment You’ll Work With

Our coatings teams use specialized equipment designed for professional industrial finishing.

Examples include:

• Industrial powder coat systems

• E-coat finishing line

• Sandblasting and surface preparation equipment

• Industrial spray equipment

• Surface prep and finishing tools

• Personal protective and safety equipment

These tools help ensure coatings are applied consistently and perform in demanding industrial environments.

Skills We Look For

You don’t need to know everything on day one. Many of our team members build their skills over time.

Common skills in coatings roles include:

• Surface preparation and blasting

• Industrial coating application

• Attention to detail and finish quality

• Equipment operation and maintenance

• Safety awareness and proper PPE use

Most importantly, we look for people who take pride in their work and want to continue improving their craft.

Typical Career Path

Coatings Intern / Apprentice
Learn safety practices, surface preparation techniques, and coating application fundamentals.

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Coatings Technician
Apply coatings to fabricated components and equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

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Senior / Lead Coatings Technician
Handle complex coating projects, mentor team members, and help ensure finishing quality.

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Shop Foreman / Coordinator
Coordinate coating operations, support project timelines, and guide shop or field teams.

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Operations Leadership
Opportunities to grow into supervisory or project leadership roles.

Training & Skill Development

At Nix Industrial, coatings specialists gain valuable experience working across multiple finishing systems.

Training opportunities include:

• Industrial coating techniques

• Surface preparation and blasting processes

• Powder coat and e-coat system training

• Field application experience

• Leadership development opportunities

Our goal is to help team members develop skills that support long-term career growth.

A Day in the Shop/ Field

A typical day may include:

• Preparing surfaces for coating

• Sandblasting and cleaning components

• Applying powder coat or industrial coatings

• Inspecting finished work for quality

• Coordinating with fabrication and production teams