Industrial Powder Coater
1 month ago
Kilgore, Texas, United States
Communications & Power Industries LLC
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Industrial Powder Coater to join our team at Communications & Power Industries LLC. As an Industrial Powder Coater, you will be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying coatings, and achieving high-quality finishes on Antenna and Radome products and structures.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare surfaces through cleaning, sanding, and application of primers or sealants for optimal adhesion of coatings.
- Apply industrial paints such as epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic urethane, carc, or powder coat using spray or electrostatic methods.
- Mix paints accurately to achieve desired colors and consistencies, ensuring precise color matching.
- Maintain and clean painting equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure functionality and prevent coating contamination.
- Inspect painted surfaces for flaws, imperfections, or inconsistencies, performing touch-ups or rework as needed.
- Adhere to safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of chemicals.
- Maintain detailed records of paint and coating usage, surface preparation processes, and completed projects.
- Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and project managers to ensure efficient workflow and project completion.
- Follow project specifications and timelines, meeting quality standards and environmental regulations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new techniques, and emerging technologies to enhance painting processes.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training in painting or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in powder coating in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of painting techniques, coatings, and surface preparation methods.
- Familiarity with various paint sprayers, including HVLP, electrostatic, and pressure pot/cup gun.
- Ability to accurately mix and match paints and understand ratios down to ounces.
- Clear understanding of dry booth painting and paint specifications for required finishes.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and other engineering drawings, work orders, and BOMs.
- Solid understanding of safety protocols, chemical handling, ventilation, and PPE usage.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Physical stamina to work in various conditions and pass pulmonary function and face fit tests.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, time management, and organizational skills.