Basic Purpose

The Powder Coating Technician performs powder coating operations/applications and operates equipment. This includes participation in both design and production related topics and requires effective cross functional collaboration with other manufacturing departments, quality, and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality application of powder coatings to fabricated components.
• Prepares manufactured products for powder coating by blasting and chemically washing off products prior to powder coating.
• Assists moving carriages and carts in and out of spray booths.
• Cleans and maintains powder coating guns and equipment.
• Cleans booth thoroughly during each color change.
• Troubleshoots powder coating equipment.
• Touches up and reworks material, as necessary.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or directed by Team Leader or Supervisor as production needs require.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in powder coating a plus, but not required.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to distinguish shades and colors.
• Must have strong knowledge of material prep and powder application.
• Must understand powder coating equipment adjustments and maintenance.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment or parts and work near moving mechanical parts.