Powder Coating Specialist

Job Title: Powder Coater

Cygnus Manufacturing Company LLC is seeking a skilled Powder Coater to join our team. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating powder coating equipment to produce high-quality products.

• Set up and operate powder coating equipment to produce high-quality finishes on manufactured parts.
• Utilize powder coating equipment such as application equipment, ovens, etc. to ensure thickness, hardness, and adhesion meet quality standards.
• Inspect mil thickness, use gloss meters, millage gauges, and IR thermometer to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform in-process measurements and record results via CMC smart form.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pre-treatment and cleaning processes.
• Work successfully from drawings and specifications to ensure all parts are properly painted and work instructions are properly followed.
• Responsible for machine daily maintenance checks and maintaining the integrity of equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Accurately record CMC traveler documentation.
• Perform general machine shop work and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist in the management of the facility's regulated hazardous waste and attend initial and annual RCRA training for hazardous waste shipping/handling.
• Adhere to Employee's responsibilities outlined in Cygnus' Health & Safety Policy.

• High school education or equivalent with Vo-Tech or Technical School background.
• Previous experience required with strong knowledge of powder coating techniques and methods including metal preparation and bake/cure curves of various powders.
• Must maintain knowledge of RCRA Hazardous Waste Management.
• The ability to wear a respirator is required.
• Excellent mechanical ability is highly desirable.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and work in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Frequent hand-to-finger, handle, feel objects & tools, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing.
• May be required to work up to overtime hours based on business needs.
• Physically submit to periodic drug tests (employment is contingent upon favorable results).