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You'll source the steel, components, and services behind each project and keep them on schedule.\nThis is a great fit for a buyer, purchasing agent, or procurement specialist with steel purchasing experience who is comfortable reading drawings and bills of material (BOMs) and enjoys solving problems in a project-driven environment. Experience in plating or finishing is not required. We'll help you learn the equipment and materials.\nAbout Koch Finishing SystemsWe design and build custom industrial finishing equipment, including plating, anodizing, and chemical processing lines, for manufacturers nationwide. 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