Powder Coat Technician

Description

The Powder Coat Technician will use powder coat techniques on various materials. Material preparation such as sand blasting, cleaning, dipping, masking, among other techniques is required.

• Prepare parts for coating
• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application
• Operate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections or by using viscometers
• Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations
• Knowledge of thermosetting resin coatings, wash, and pretreatments
• Ensure that all components are produced/coated efficiently, and are consistent with company established goals for quality and customer order on-time performance
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout facility
• Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment
• Load and unload parts or product onto fixtures
• Good knowledge of the mechanics and repair of painting equipment
• Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Demonstrate ability to work independently without daily supervision
• Work 50+ hour weeks; to meet the needs of the customer occasional overtime may be required. The company will try and give as much notice as possible
• Work with exposures to hazards such as chemicals and dust
• Work near moving machinery and equipment
• Work in a noisy environment

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials, and operating machinery
• Perform repetitive motions using your hands and fingers such as, but not limited to, grasping, gripping, and holding
• Carrying &lifting 10 - 50 Pounds frequently

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Strong background in powder coating and industrial painting
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques
• 1-3 years minimum experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of educations and experience