Coating Technician Trainee

Coating Technician

Position: Coatings Technician Job Title: Coatings Technician

Department: Coating Facility Reports To: Department Manager

Status: Hourly FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Description:

Assists in coating application process from start to finish. Prepares workpieces and coating machine, as required. Selects pressures, temperatures, cure times, and tests for proper results. Increased independence and proficiency are expected as they learn the job described.

Job Summary:

The Coating Technician will assist in the coating application process. Work from blueprints, specifications, work sheets, dimensions, color codes, mixing charts, tables, verbal and written instruction/information. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, de-coat, and clean items and surfaces to be finished.
• Mask, plug, block finished, machined, or specified surfaces not to be coated.
• Uniformly apply coatings to parts and components and other items using care to avoid over coating and to obtain a smooth, covered and even surface. Repeat operations as necessary to obtain desired effect or thickness of media.
• Visually and mechanically check finished items for proper coverage.
• Prepare and coat sample pieces.
• Ensure the proper movement of finished goods to inspection or shipping area.
• Clean and maintain application equipment, booths, filters, protective clothing, and other equipment according to established practices.
• Ensure needed cleaning and coating supplies are on hand.
• Periodically check for parts availability.
• May assist others in performance of work.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with immediate supervisor.

Skills

• Sound technical skills and ability to fix problems with any type of machinery.
• KNOWLEDGE: Use of shop mathematics together with the use of detailed drawings, blueprints, specifications, tables, color charts, adjustable measuring instruments. EXPERIENCE: 1 to 3 years coating experience in manufacturing preferred. Ability to work with schematics and comprehend technical instructions and blueprints.
• INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY: Use judgment to plan and perform coating operation, booth set up and other activities in preparing coating of components and other parts and plan and implement set ups and operations and make decisions following established methods and procedures. Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Mental Attention/Visual Demand: Continuous mental and visual attention in making set ups and operating coating apparatus requiring constant alertness and activity. Ability to work for extended hours.
• Solid base in mathematics
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents written in English.
• Documents to include written work instructions, schematic/assembly drawings, standard operating and maintenance procedures, safety rules.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to pay profound attention to detail.
• Reasoning Ability: Must have basic math skills. Ability to interpret job related instruction in written, oral, schematic or schedule form. Must have ability to solve practical problems.
• Computer skills
• Supervisor may assign other job-related duties that are not defined here.

Educational Qualifications/Experience: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. High school diploma or its equivalent; formal training/certifications a plus. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years trades training, preferred. Some manufacturing experience preferred. On the job training for the right candidate. Basic computer skills required. Precision Sheet Metal Operator (PSMO), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), and other certifications offered by technical and vocational schools preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This position works on the shop floor in inclement conditions. Light physical demand in cleaning or coating of parts equivalent to frequently lifting or moving lightweight material. Expect to wear necessary safety equipment; must be able to lift 50 pounds, sit, stand, lift, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push, pull, and walk.

Work Environment:

This position is located on the shop floor. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to temperature ranges from 65 to 95 degrees F as well as low and high humidity ranges. The employee may on occasion be exposed to any number of adverse shop elements/odors to the extent of being disagreeable. The noise level in the work environment is somewhat loud.

PPE:

• Capable of wearing and inspecting all Personal Protective Equipment for all job assignments. Respirators, Tyvek suits, Hard Hat, Gloves, Protective Eyewear, Safety Shoes, assigned Uniform, NFPA-70E equipment.

(FBC will provide all the safety equipment that is required to perform your duties.)

Job Requirements:

Must be able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screen and physical. Ability to follow safety procedures; must be able to work under normal industry hazards. Some computer skills necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17