Powder Coat Tech

Description

SafeRack produces World-Class products that are proudly made here in America. We work diligently to innovate new products and processes that drive safer, smarter, and more effective solutions. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility has been expanded multiple times over the past decade to accommodate our growth. We offer our production employees competitive pay, quarterly bonus opportunities, excellent health benefits, and a fantastic working environment. Come join our winning team This position is for 2nd shift.

Purpose of this Position:

The Powder Coating Technician coordinates the application of powder coating and assures the quality and production standards for this process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include the following, however, other duties may apply.)

• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application
• Determine paint flow, viscosity and coating quality by performing visual inspections
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout department
• Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment
• Good knowledge of the mechanics of powder coating process
• Visually and check finished items for runs, bare spots, proper coverage.
• Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
• Actively participate in the specification training and documentation of powder coating process.
• Operates machines or equipment used in the powder coating process
• Observes machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards as necessary
• Ability to train associates, write appropriate SOP's and adjust speed as necessary
• Hands on preventative maintenance responsibilities
• Function as a technical liaison to drive improvements and defect reduction/resolution

Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements:

• Strong background in powder coating
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate the ability to work dependently
• 3+ years' experience in powder coating

Specifications of this Position:

• Continuous mental and visual attention in making set ups and operating powder coating booth requiring constant alertness and activity.
• Ability to interpret job related instructions
• Must have ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues
• Ability to perform powder coating operations independently
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing costs
• Mechanically inclined

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