For more than 125 years, Niles Steel Tank (NST) has been making high-quality tanks in Niles, Michigan. Supplying tanks for various industries, our employees are dedicated to our customers and their craft. NST manufactures ASME rated custom-crafted, high-performing pressure vessels and stock storage tanks in carbon and stainless steel. As a leader in producing shop-fabricated storage products, Niles Steel Tank is looking for craftspeople who take the same pride in their work as NST does in our products. Niles Steel Tank is part of the Bradford White Family of Companies.
For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ more than 1900 employees with headquarters in suburban Philadelphia. Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America.
Primary Function:
The Enamel Technician will be responsible for the application of a variety of enameling to the substrate of steel tanks, pipes, pipe fittings, and other components as well as maintain the various application and spray equipment systems and oven throughout the enameling process.
Responsibilities:
Apply various enamel material to substrate of steel tanks, pipe fittings and other components utilizing hand and automatic enameling spray systems.
Use and maintain pressure pots and pressurized application gun systems for the enamel spraying process.
Load tanks, fittings, and components into oven curing system, understanding parameters and settings to achieve the correct enamel curing process.
Maintain and clean up all equipment at the end of shift.
Understand and utilize inspection parameters to determine enamel coverage for quality and to drive out variation in coatings process.
Operate and evaluate test equipment for proof of material characteristics.
Complete necessary testing for new batch approval process and in-process batch attribute maintenance.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Aptitude for learning and understanding equipment, processes, and quality standards
Attention to detail.
Critical thinking skills and an interest in learning chemical process of enameling
Competency to perform and verify laboratory experiments and testing.
Positive attitude
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.