Meridian Manufacturing: Experienced Power Coat Painter

The Powder Coat Painter is responsible for ensuring that all parts are sprayed to a consistently high quality. Responsibilities include performing all work in a safe manner, the identification and notification to supervisor of defective products, cleaning and maintaining powder coating guns and equipment, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Result Focus
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Development and Continual Learning
• Operating Equipment
• Compliance of Safety Standards, Quality Standards & Meridian Mfg. Policies
• Mathematical Reasoning

• Follow all safety regulations and encourage safe work practices
• Follow all company policies and procedures and encourage co-workers to follow company policies and procedures
• Operate power wash equipment to wash down product before painting, using required chemical process
• Select appropriate powder according to product specifications
• Tend or operate equipment to clean/wipe, sand, remove corrosion, caulk or otherwise prepare items for application of paint powder
• Set up parts on racks/jigs to be powder coated.
• Operate hand-held spray guns to powder coat stationary items or items on racking systems
• Clean and maintain coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment
• Mark, record and report start/end times, powder usage, defects
• Document supply inventory weekly
• Clean and perform preparation of work site
• Move product into and out of powder coating booth with power pusher and/or overhead cranes
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and report maintenance and safety concerns.
• Notify supervisor when supply levels are low
• Operate, read and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices when working in confined spaces and/or hazardous environments
• Load and unload product and parts, distribute them to the appropriate locations
• Assist in training of junior employees, inspecting their work.
• Conduct quality inspections of work.
• Actively participate in the development of a LEAN manufacturing culture.
• Other assigned work as required.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Critical eye for identifying defects
• Commitment to quality and safety
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods and the tools required in various processes
• Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedure
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Overtime as required
• Consistent attendance is an essential function of this position

• Ability to work with a variety of hand tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, 50 or more pounds with assistance
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that include heat, humidity, cold and exposure to dust
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects
• Must be able to see, breath, stand, walk, crawl, bend, climb and stoop
• Must be able to pass a respirator physical examination