Powder Coat Line Leader

Description

Since 1970, Anchor Manufacturing Group, Inc. has been providing exceptional quality stampings and welded assemblies to diversified industries with significant expertise in the automotive industry. With 350,000 square feet of manufacturing space and a stand‑alone tool and die business, Anchor supplies the highest quality products to North American, European, and Asian OEM’s as well as Tier I and Tier II manufacturers.

Our core expertise includes small to large metal stampings and complex welded assemblies including Class A appearance trim, structural, exterior, interior, exhaust, N.V.H., ride control, seating, steering column, brake, chassis, and safety related components.

• Prepare parts for coating Set‑up racking according to job schedule. Set‑up and operate powder coating oven and related equipment.
• Operate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems. Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections.
• Ensure that all components are coated efficiently and are consistent with company established goals for quality and customer order on‑time performance.
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment as required.
• Perform regular cleaning of equipment, parts, racks and working area.
• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application: load and unload parts onto fixtures, apply coating per specifications, and bake parts at appropriate temperatures.
• Review work order to identify job specifications and required materials including protective coatings; ensure quality and safety guidelines are being followed.
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout the facility.
• Process required paperwork according to Standard Operating Procedure.
• All positions are cross functional; may assist in other manufacturing areas that management deems necessary.
• Monitor and ensure production efficiency goals are met.
• Troubleshoot equipment and part issues. Communicate issues affecting production to the Department Manager.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and needed corrective actions.
• Follow and enforce all company safety policies and procedures, ensuring the company is compliant to all OSHA mandated requirements.

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years’ Powder Coating experience
• Experience with titration procedures with powder coating, preferred
• Knowledge of resin coatings, wash line, pre‑treatments, and repair of powder coat equipment
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment