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First Shift Epoxy Operator

2/26/2026

The Epoxy Operator is responsible for applying epoxy powder to metals for insulation, preparing substrates through masking and heating, and operating machinery safely. Duties also include grinding edges, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper curing and finishing of parts.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
For over 50 years, Monti Inc. has been a vertically integrated manufacturer serving the electrical distribution, switchgear, transformer, and OEM industries. We specialize in the precision fabrication and machining of conductors, insulators, and engineered steel and copper components—supporting critical infrastructure across North America. Unlike niche suppliers, Monti offers end-to-end capabilities across multiple material classes and manufacturing services, enabling customers to consolidate vendors, reduce lead times, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. Whether you need rapid prototyping or high-volume production, we deliver with repeatable quality, agility, and speed-to-market. Our facilities combine highly skilled tradespeople with advanced manufacturing technology, including fabrication, stamping, CNC machining, automated epoxy coating, robotic welding, and in-house tool & die. We manufacture to tight tolerances, support both build-to-print and design-for-manufacturing models, and maintain a strong focus on first-pass yield, quality and on-time delivery. Our corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, OH anchors our core operations in copper, insulation, and sheet metal fabrication—featuring in-house die design and build, progressive stamping, and CNC precision machining. Our national footprint includes: 📍 Sumter, SC – Fabrication of rigid insulation, copper bus bar fabrication, and light mechanical assembly 📍 Greenwood, SC (2 facilities) – High-volume copper stamping, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, powder coating, Copper bus bar fabrication, and automated fluidized bed epoxy coating 📍 Cincinnati, OH (Plating Division) – Industrial Silver, Tin and Zinc plating 📍 Santa Teresa, NM (MSW Facility) – Copper machining, sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, and downstream finishing At Monti, we don’t just fabricate components—we engineer scalable solutions that drive performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across North America.
About the Role

Description

Job Summary:


The Epoxy Operator will apply epoxy powder to ferrous and non-ferrous metals, providing a layer of insulation over the substrate. The Epoxy Operator will also grind edges of epoxy-coated metals to ensure smooth edges.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Preps substrate by masking parts per print.
  • Heats up substrate in oven.
  • Operates ovens and other machinery in a safe manner.
  • Manually and with automation, dips substrate into epoxy-powder.
  • Removes masking and smoothes uneven powder buildup.
  • Hangs parts on curing rack.
  • Starts, stops, and sets up oven to specified temperature.
  • Operates grinding hand tools to produce parts that match blueprint specifications.
  • Grinds substrate for epoxy adhesion as specified.
  • Removes sharp edges from metals.
  • Restocks the refrigerator with epoxy powder.
  • Refills epoxy dip tanks.
  • Brush plates with silver and tin.
  • Applies spray varnish on epoxy parts as needed.
  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Maintains 6S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain, safety) standards in all work stations.
  • Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills:

  • Knowledge of blueprint reading.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Basic math skills (ex. addition, subtraction, multiplication).
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Mechanical inclination.

Abilities:

  • Read a tape measure.
  • Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Work well with others on a team.
  • Follow instructions and processes.
  • Work with a sense of urgency.
  • Willingness to have performance measured daily.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

  • Uncontrolled environmental conditions: uncontrolled temperatures, noise, dust, dirt, and mobile equipment.
  • Routine, repetitive lifting up to 35 lbs., occasional, heavy lifting, and pushing / pulling 10 lbs. regularly, 1 to 10 hours per day.
  • Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, lifting above shoulders, and walking 8 to 10 hours per day.
  • Ability to be around 400° ovens and fumes.
  • Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work.
  • Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time.
  • Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area.

Monti, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills
Blueprint ReadingAttention To DetailTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBasic MathBasic Computer SkillsMechanical InclinationTape Measure ReadingTeamworkFollowing InstructionsSense Of UrgencyEpoxy ApplicationGrindingSafety Procedures6S Standards
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ManufacturingTradesEngineering
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