Powder Coater Technician (3rd Shift)

Job Summary:

Responsible for assuring production readiness of all powder coaters. Assisting Powder Coating personnel with training, and troubleshooting to maintain quality and production standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Production Supervisor in monitoring Associates in order to achieve or exceed Powder Coating production requirements.
• Assigns Associates to proper workstations and helps arrange replacements for absenteeism.
• Assists Operator as needed.
• Able to meet all qualifications and perform the task of Powder Coater Operator in order to fill in for absent Powder Coating Operators.
• Ensures operator personnel perform quality checks per documented procedures.
• Communicates (with supervision and scheduling) the need for maintenance, clean-up, etc.
• Trains Powder Coating Associates.
• Performs material handling, load or unload for absentee or during lunch/breaks, cleaning, dust collectors, etc., as required to ensure continuous production.
• Operates stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack when necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance per schedules, as required.
• Maintains the dust collector room, including but not limited to, waste powder recycling, cleaning, and changing filters when needed.
• Communicates with Plantwide Material Handler to coordinate production scheduling for department.
• Communicates with oncoming shift concerning issues or problems.
• Assist Maintenance with major machine repairs.
• Ensures all parts are in inventory such as belts, powder, boxes, machine parts.
• Performs all functions required in SAP.
• Comply with Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain 5S standards.
• Disposes of waste and recyclables in proper container.
• Performs all safety checks (forklift and machine).
• Assist in 4DX meetings, in absence of Supervisor or Lead.
• Meets company’s attendance standards.
• Perform other duties, as requested or required.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Mechanical aptitude and high level of hand/eye coordination.
• Capable of standing for long periods of time and frequent bending and stooping throughout the defined shift.
• Ability to work with various tools used in repairing machines.
• High decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate a stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, and pallet jack.
• Capable of frequently climbing stairs
• Moderate decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lift up to eighty (80) pounds.
• Capable of working alone
• Able to effectively verbally communicate with team members.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts.

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing facility. Moderate noise level. Must wear ear plugs, steel toe shoes, and safety glasses with permanent side shields. Dusty environment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• On-the-job, in-house training must be completed.
• Must be able to demonstrate skillful use and knowledge of hand tools for machine repair and adjustment.