What are the responsibilities and job description for the Powder Coating Technician position at Central powder & industrial coatings?
Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Powder Coating Technician, where you'll play a vital role in applying high-quality powder coatings to a variety of metal products. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work with advanced coating equipment, ensure adherence to strict quality standards, and contribute to the production of durable, visually appealing finished goods. Your expertise will help us maintain efficient workflows and uphold safety protocols in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces through construction painting surface preparation techniques, including sanding, cleaning, and masking to ensure optimal coating adhesion.
- Operate powder coating equipment and spray guns, including airless paint spraying and conventional spraying methods, to apply coatings evenly and efficiently.
- Interpret production documents such as work orders, process sheets, and quality standards to accurately execute coating tasks.
- Handle materials with care using hand tools, power tools, and forklift equipment while adhering to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Conduct visual color comparisons and inspect finished surfaces for coating consistency, defects, or imperfections, making adjustments as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety procedures including respirator use and respiratory protection measures.
- Assist in materials handling within the warehouse environment, supporting machining processes and auto body repair tasks when necessary.
Experience
- Previous experience in industrial painting or powder coating operations is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality standards in production, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and understanding basic math for measurements and calculations.
- Hands-on experience with coating application techniques such as spray guns (including airless systems) and conventional painting methods.
- Knowledge of construction painting surface preparation, auto painting, and finishing processes is advantageous.
- Ability to interpret production documents accurately and follow detailed work instructions.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience operating hand tools, power tools, machining equipment, and warehouse machinery like forklifts.
Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly impact product quality and customer satisfaction! We are committed to fostering a safe, innovative environment that values your growth and dedication in the manufacturing industry.
Work Location: In person