Paint Technician

Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing

HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.

Position Summary

The Paint Technician is responsible for operating manual and automated powder coating equipment to produce high-quality components that meet established finish, quality, and production requirements. This position prepares, coats, cures, inspects, and handles parts throughout the powder coating process while following work instructions, safety procedures, and 5S standards.

Benefits

Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, PTO, Company Holidays

Duties

• Operates manual and automated powder coating equipment to apply powder coating to components in accordance with established work instructions, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Prepares, positions, and places coated parts into the curing oven, ensuring proper handling and processing throughout the powder coating operation.
• Reads and interprets work orders, drawings, specifications, and other production documents to determine processing requirements; records production activity, including part quantities and elapsed times, in SAP.
• Inspects and verifies finished components by visually examining parts and measuring coating thickness to ensure they meet Engineering specifications and established quality standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment by following all safety policies and procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties.
• Maintains paint equipment and work areas in a clean, organized, and orderly condition in accordance with 5S standards.
• Prioritizes and coordinates workflow within the assigned area to support production efficiency and meet scheduled customer demand.
• Performs Material Prep duties as needed to provide coverage for absenteeism and maintain production continuity.
• Identifies and reports equipment issues, quality concerns, discrepancies, and other production irregularities to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Performs additional production-related duties as assigned, including plugging parts using an air hammer, masking and unmasking components, and operating a printer to produce artwork when required.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience powder coating or similar manufacturing process.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing tools, such as, 5S, Visual Management, Waste elimination, and Root Cause Problem Solving are preferred.
• Knowledge in the use of SAP (through hands on training).
• Must have ability to stand for long periods of time. Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility StatementHuFriedyGroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773-868-5534. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with HuFriedyGroup!