Our Current Openings
Application Engineer
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Clemco Industries Corporation is a leader in abrasive blasting and shot peening equipment, proudly headquartered in Washington, Missouri. Since 1941, we've designed and manufactured high-performance systems—from standard and automated units to heavy-duty, fully engineered-to-order solutions. Our products are trusted across industries where safety and reliability are critical, including aerospace, medical manufacturing, defense, and firearms.
With nearly 300 employees across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Clemco combines the strength of a global organization with the agility of a hands-on engineering partner. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, continuous learning, and Lean Manufacturing principles. We are proud to build solutions that protect people and assets worldwide.t goes here -
The Applications Engineer supports sales, engineering, and end-users by providing technical expertise in abrasive air blast processes, equipment selection, and surface preparation requirements. This role evaluates customer applications, recommends appropriate blasting media, equipment, and process parameters, and ensures proposed solutions meet surface requirements, production targets, and the customers’ the Job to Be Done (JTBD). The Applications Engineer clearly communicate recommendations through proposals and general arrangement (GA) drawings, including presentations when needed. This position serves as a subject-matter expert for both manual and automated blasting systems, supporting projects from concept through commissioning.
Passionate innovator. Demonstrates curiosity, embraces learning, challenges the status quo and contributes to developing future standard solutions and processes.
Proactive problem solver. Identifies customer pain points and crafts high value solutions that improve processes, meet commitment dates, and proactively support customer needs.
Growth Strategy: Develops project estimates and proposals aligned to strategic markets and desired customers. Brings analytical thinking and strategic insight to the business.
Continuous Improvement Focus: Acts as a change agent with a process-first mindset. Encourages analytical thinking, anticipates opportunities and offers thoughtful recommendations for improving performance and productivity.
Integral part of Project Management team: partner with field sales to prioritize, opportunities and deliver on value propositions.
Collaborates closely with engineering and manufacturing to align offerings with design build, and strategic standards
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
3+ years’ experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment preferred
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Ability to read technical specifications
Experience writing compelling proposals, and estimating costs for custom engineered equipment solutions
Excellent critical thinking skills, and ability to analyze information from multiple sources.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and technical communication
Understanding of Clemco/abrasive blasting products and surface preparation (preferred)
Communicating with employees and customers (speaking and listening)
Sitting for extended periods
Ability to learn, comprehend, and retain instructions
Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time
Written communication with Distributors and customers
Participation in meetings with Clemco and customer teams during opportunity management
Effective use of technology to communicate
Travel to Customer locations up to 25%
Face to face meetings with customers to define JTBD, and gather technical information
Willingness to engage in constructive conflict to arrive at win/win solutions.
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At Clemco, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and relationships built on trust. We invest in our people, promote from within, and foster an environment where continuous improvement is part of everyday life. Your work will have a direct impact on growing a trusted brand with a proud 80+ year legacy—and an exciting future.
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Clemco Industries Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, more innovative, and better able to serve our customers.
Paint Sprayer
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Clemco Industries Corporation is a leader in abrasive blasting and shot peening equipment, proudly headquartered in Washington, Missouri. Since 1941, we've designed and manufactured high-performance systems—from standard and automated units to heavy-duty, fully engineered-to-order solutions. Our products are trusted across industries where safety and reliability are critical, including aerospace, medical manufacturing, defense, and firearms.
With nearly 300 employees across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Clemco combines the strength of a global organization with the agility of a hands-on engineering partner. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, continuous learning, and Lean Manufacturing principles. We are proud to build solutions that protect people and assets worldwide. -
Industrial painter using overhead painting system, airless spray equipment and paint rooms. Protective gear is provided by the company.
Knowledge of industrial paint using air and airless spray equipment.
Familiarity with paint viscosities and use of paint thinner to achieve the proper viscosity.
Knowledgeable about temperature and humidity effects on flash or dry time; able to compensate by selecting and using proper thinners.
Track record of demonstrating proper painting techniques to produce desired affects.
Ability to use basic powered and non-powered tools.
With initial training, must be able to read and interpret schematics, engineering assembly drawings and bills of material.
Must be able to use power and non-power tools.
Must be able to match parts numbers from drawings and job orders to parts bins and Kan Ban labels.
Attendance and punctuality are essential to the role.
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Paints tools, equipment and products for use in industrial abrasive blasting
Uses air spray equipment, overhead hanging systems for bigger and heavier parts, and works in a downdraft paint booth
Prepares products used for abrasive blasting and related processes for customer use
Reads gages, works with tools and measuring devices
Uses drawings, diagrams, schematics, work instructions and other work directions to guide daily assignments
Selects products and paint thinners for each product according to above instruction as well as verbal instruction from Lead or Supervisor
Uses paint thinner and other paint related products to ensure paint is smooth and free of blemish or defect
Uses math to read and set gauges, measure and mix paint products
Watches for quality and workmanship defects that could adversely impact customer experience
Cleans and maintains equipment in efficient working order, organizes tools and prepares for the following day’s work at the end of each shift
Washes and caulks parts to prepare them for painting
Prepares tools that help prepare surfaces for commercial grade finishes. Proper techniques for safety and cleaning are observed.
Uses powered and non-powered hand tools; may use a forklift or other assistive equipment to move parts.
Checks units for quality, workmanship and leaks and makes repairs or adjustments as needed.
Works in other areas as customer demand and business needs required. May work in other areas from time to time as assigned.
Continuous mental or visual attention required to maintain tolerances during assembly. Failure to maintain tolerances can result in lethal product failures.
May attend seminars or other training to keep skills up to date.
Seeks out and implements continuous quality improvements.
Actively participates in LEAN activities such as PDCA, A-3, and Root Cause Analysis activities
Demonstrates flexibility when asked to take on new tasks.
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At Clemco, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and relationships built on trust. We invest in our people, promote from within, and foster an environment where continuous improvement is part of everyday life. Your work will have a direct impact on growing a trusted brand with a proud 80+ year legacy—and an exciting future.
We don't just sell equipment—we deliver solutions that protect what matters most. -
Clemco Industries Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, more innovative, and better able to serve our customers.
Machine Builder
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Clemco Industries Corporation is a leader in abrasive blasting and shot peening equipment, proudly headquartered in Washington, Missouri. Since 1941, we've designed and manufactured high-performance systems—from standard and automated units to heavy-duty, fully engineered-to-order solutions. Our products are trusted across industries where safety and reliability are critical, including aerospace, medical manufacturing, defense, and firearms.
With nearly 300 employees across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Clemco combines the strength of a global organization with the agility of a hands-on engineering partner. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, continuous learning, and Lean Manufacturing principles. We are proud to build solutions that protect people and assets worldwide.t goes here -
High school diploma or GED.
High level of mechanical aptitude to learn and perform moderately complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components to efficiently build our standard equipment.
A working knowledge of basic machine tools.
General knowledge of mechanics.
Conscientious safety mindset.
Great attention to detail.
Computer literacy and ability/willingness to learn more.
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Degree is helpful, but not required.
Completion of Apprenticeship program or Associates degree will ultimately be required to progress in the role.
Some level of formal education related to engineering or manufacturing is highly beneficial to start.
Troubleshooting skills and experience required.
NEC & UL508a knowledge a plus.
Good working understanding of electricity and electrical components.
Must be able to read and apply electrical schematics, mechanical and/or electrical drawings and ladder diagrams.
Experience in operating a forklift and overhead crane may be required in some areas.
Working knowledge of PLCs, programming, machinery sequences of operations, HMI, Ethernet/IP, relays, power supplies, electricity (480VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC).
Computer skills.
HMI and PLC downloads.
Ethernet troubleshooting.
Ladder Logic.
Assembles and installs standard equipment.
Builds and installs electrical and electronic circuitry from schematics, detailed drawings or other instructions.
Installs PLCs and other electronics.
Uses machine tools, hand tools, multimeters, tow motor, overhead crane and forklifts as needed to accomplish the work.
May assist with dismantling equipment after it has been tested to assist in the shipping process when necessary.
Proactively works to gain knowledge of other departments, troubleshooting standard or project equipment from drawings or sketches with the mentoring and guidance of more senior or highly skilled technicians.
Seeks out and implements continuous quality improvements.
Actively participates in LEAN activities such as PDCA, A-3, and Root Cause Analysis activities.
Collaborates with leads, supervisors, senior level and highly skilled technicians to develop solutions for customers, demonstrate the equipment’s operations, and find shipping solutions to best protect the equipment during transfer to distributors or customers.
May attend seminars or other training to keep skills up to date.
Some candidates may be eligible for formal apprenticeship classes as well.
Demonstrates flexibility when asked to take on new things.
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At Clemco, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and relationships built on trust. We invest in our people, promote from within, and foster an environment where continuous improvement is part of everyday life. Your work will have a direct impact on growing a trusted brand with a proud 80+ year legacy—and an exciting future.
We don't just sell equipment—we deliver solutions that protect what matters most. -
Clemco Industries Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, more innovative, and better able to serve our customers.
Clemco has 85 plus years of Generational Excellence
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Helping industries transform our world, worldwide since 1941
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Clemco has 85 plus years of Generational Excellence
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Helping industries transform our world, worldwide since 1941
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Clemco has 85 plus years of Generational Excellence • Helping industries transform our world, worldwide since 1941 • Clemco has 85 plus years of Generational Excellence • Helping industries transform our world, worldwide since 1941 •
