Powder Coating Operations Supervisor

We are a well-established, successful, and growing metal fabrication company that has been in business since 1962. We engineer and manufacture structural steel racking systems to safely meet nearly any weight requirement. Our racks are ideal for storing industrial materials such as lumber, coils, dies, pipe tubing, bar stock, sheet metal and glass supporting loads ranging from 2,000 to 80,000 pounds. Our racks deliver well-engineered and reliable solutions for all varieties of industrial storage. With our focus on safety, superior quality and great people ... our racks are built to last

Currently, we are undergoing a major $3.7M plant overhaul with updated lighting; new equipment; new lunch room and completely renovated men's and women's locker room spaces. Our specialty Structural Steel I-Beam Racking Systems, where we are an industry leader in design and manufacturing.

Join a leader in the Material Handling and Storage industry. We are recognized across the country for its ability to engineer and manufacture vertical storage solutions for heavy-duty industrial applications.

We are looking for an experienced Powder Coat Line Supervisor. The ideal candidate will direct, supervise, mentor, coach and develop our associates in our powder coating process This individual will oversee the powder coating operations on automated finishing lines for powder coated parts and columns. The position will assist and work under the direction of the Operations Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Dexco team and build a new career.

Key Responsibilities:

· Supervise and lead a team of powder coating associates, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure high-quality output and team performance.

· Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for shot blasting and powder coating processes to maximize efficiency and ensure consistency in product quality.

· Calibrate powder coating equipment to ensure accurate and consistent application of coatings.

· Adjust settings and parameters to achieve the desired coating thickness, texture and appearance.

· Monitor equipment performance during operation – shot blasting, coating, and curing processes, adjusting as necessary to meet product quality standards and deadlines.

· Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks to ensure all products meet the required standards and specifications.

· Coordinate with Production Supervisor and Operations Manager to schedule jobs and ensure timely completion of all projects.

· Manage inventory levels of powder coating materials and supplies, ensuring availability and minimizing waste.

· Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to powder coating equipment and processes.

· Foster a safe and compliant work environment, adhering to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the powder coating department, leveraging best practices to enhance operations.

Required Experience:

· Five or more years of Powder Coating experience in a leadership role, including experience leading and improving powder coat/ paint processes, procedures, equipment, and employees.

· Familiarity with health and safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.

· Proven supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.

· Must be familiar will all paint applications, prepping procedures, safety protocol, and quality

· Knowledgeable of powder coating systems to include equipment, application of powder, hanging methods, shot blasting, curing ovens, and proper baking of powder

· Knowledge of quality control standards and practices specific to powder coating.

· Prior powder coating equipment maintenance experience to include cleaning nozzles, checking/replacing worn or broken components, and as needed assist in troubleshooting malfunctions

· Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

· Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word

· Technical training or certification in powder coating preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k) w/ company match (Fulton Bank)
• Health Insurance (Highmark BlueShield)
• Vision Insurance (NVA through Capital BlueCross)
• Dental Insurance (United Concordia)
• Life Insurance (Guardian Insurance) (company paid)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Guarding Insurance) (company paid)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO and Holiday)

NO WAIT PERIOD FOR BENEFITS - SUBJECT TO ENROLLMENT PERIODS

We are growing, come join our team

Language Skills - The work requires you to be able to follow verbal instructions as well as read and understand production documentation that details what needs to be completed on each part, the information is in English, so reading, understanding, and writing in English is a requirement in order to complete the tasks at hand.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, sit, balance, lift, and talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; assist with team lifts up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing is an important part of working in the job environment safely. The employee must be able to hear instruction, warnings, buzzers and alarms.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, i.e. hot inside during the summer months; cold inside during the winter months. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We take pride in maintaining a diverse environment and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.