Powdercoat Technician

DEPARTMENT:
Powder Coat

SUPERVISED BY:
Powder Coating Managers

STATUS:
Full time non-exempt

Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based stamping raisins, tubing and welding facility offering the shortest lead‑times and highest quality parts in the industry. We offer high‑speed prototypes, ultra‑low‑volume stampings, tubing and assemblies for production and emergency‑based manufacturing for industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical and food processing.

Technique, Inc. is a group of highly skilled technicians who consistently strive to improve the tools, technology and processes which allow us to continue growing at an incredible rate. The company is dedicated to the success of each team member in a culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities and results.

Employees will use various painting techniques including powder coat, wet paint spraying, Cerakote, hydro dip, and several other techniques on various materials. This position will also help with material preparation such as sand blasting, cleaning, dipping ned and masking.

• Prepare parts for coating; load and unload paint booth conveyors; remove unwanted debris or rust
• Operate hand grinder/sander, all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems as well as measuring parts with basic quality tools
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
• Ensure all components are produced/coated to customer and internal standards
• Troubleshoot issues in powder coat line
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections or by using viscometers. Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations
• Maintain, clean, and repair painting equipment
• Package parts for shipping
• Complete job documentation
• Recognize and implement process improvements
• Other general labor duties as assigned

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED, vocational training

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Valid driver's license, forklift operator’s license preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

This is a full‑time non‑exempt position with a minimum of 40 hrs / week with overtime as needed.

Note:

days and hours required may vary.

• 1st - Monday‑Friday – 7:00am‑3:30pm
• 2nd - Monday‑Thursday – 3:30pm‑2:00am ($1.00 per hour shift premium)
• Weekend Days – Fri, Sat, Sun – 5:00am‑5:30pm ($2 Reminder: This content may appear partly corrupted due to formatting errors in the source)

• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Basic problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Demonstratable experience in powder coating/paint shop/manufacturing
• Basic arithmetic skills