- 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.
- 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.
Powder Coating Technician - Saint Paul, United States - Tate, Inc.
Description
Job Description
Tate, a global provider of innovative raised access flooring, structural ceilings, and modular prefabricated aisle containment systems, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Russell County, Virginia.
You have the unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this new operation
We're looking for skilled, entrepreneurial people for a variety of professional and production positions who want to grow with our business.
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.
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