Powder Coating Technician - Saint Paul, VA, United States - Tate, Inc.

Description

Tate , a global provider of innovative raised access flooring, structural ceilings, and modular prefabricated aisle containment systems, is openinga new manufacturing facility in Russell County, Virginia .

You have the unique opportunity toget in on the ground floor of this new operation

We're looking for skilled, entrepreneurial people fora variety of professional and production positionswho 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.

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.

Required Preferred Job Industries