Powder Coat Technician

• Work safely – Follow all company and department-specific safety procedures; safe work practices are an essential function of this position.
• Prepare parts for coating – Load and unload paint booth conveyors; clean and remove unwanted debris or rust; apply sandblasting, masking, and other preparation techniques.
• Apply coating techniques – Follow all principles and practices of powder coat application; paint product to print in the production environment using powder coat, wet spray, Cerakote, hydro dip, and other methods.
• Operate coating equipment – Operate hand grinder, sander, and all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems; measure parts with basic quality tools.
• Operate lift truck – Operate a lift truck or obtain a lift truck license as required.
• Monitor equipment and detect defects – Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects; troubleshoot conveyor issues and sprayer adjustment issues as needed.
• Ensure quality and on-time performance – Ensure all components are produced and coated efficiently, consistently meeting company-established goals for quality and customer on-time delivery.
• Maintain and repair equipment – Perform proper cleaning and maintenance of painting equipment; clean all equipment thoroughly and assist in equipment repair when needed.
• Use job travelers and blueprints – Learn and use job travelers; apply advanced blueprint reading skills including finding customer specs on customer prints and locating information in shared folders.
• Use ERP system (E2) – Utilize the company’s ERP system (E2) for inventory functions, printing job travelers, and understanding material flow and process control across both auto and manual lines.
• Inspect painted product and complete documentation – Visually inspect painted product; complete end-of-line inspection documents and all quality documentation required; process all job folders.
• Perform paint quality determinations – Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality through visual inspections or viscometer use; bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations; interpret 1st PC test sample results and lab reports; understand thermosetting resin coatings, wash, and pretreatment requirements.
• Troubleshoot powder coat process – Identify and troubleshoot paint defects; understand temperature controls of the drying process; troubleshoot conveyor and sprayer adjustment issues; mix paint when needed; demonstrate ability to meet customer paint specifications.
• Assemble and manage fixtures – Assemble all fixtures and verify them before quality approval; understand paint fixture locations and the return process.
• Package product – Package product to print independently after painting; ensure products are completed and ready for dispatch on time.
• Support development and process improvement – Influence and aid in the development of others; participate in safety functions; recognize and implement process improvements; support HR functions and documentation as applicable.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license required
• Demonstrable experience in powder coating, paint shop operations, or manufacturing
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques
• Ability to work independently with supervision and to problem solve
• Ability to pass road test and drive Technique trucks preferred
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
• No travel required for this position
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; E-Verify partner employer (H1B sponsorship available)

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• On The Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

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