We are looking for a skilled Powder Coating Operator to operate and maintain powder coating equipment, ensure proper surface finishing, and meet quality standards in a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate powder coating equipment, spray guns, and curing ovens.
- Prepare metal components through cleaning, pretreatment, and surface preparation.
- Ensure proper powder application, coating thickness, uniformity, and finish quality.
- Monitor oven temperature, curing time, and other process parameters.
- Perform routine checks on coating equipment and report maintenance requirements.
- Identify and rectify coating defects such as pinholes, orange peel, uneven coating, and poor adhesion.
- Maintain production records and follow standard operating procedures.
- Ensure proper handling of powder materials and minimize wastage.
- Follow workplace safety guidelines and maintain cleanliness in the coating area.
- Coordinate with the quality and production teams to meet daily production targets.
Required Skills
- Hands-on experience in powder coating operations.
- Knowledge of metal surface preparation and pretreatment processes.
- Understanding of coating defects and corrective actions.
- Ability to operate spray guns and monitor curing oven parameters.
- Basic knowledge of quality inspection instruments and coating thickness measurement.
- Awareness of industrial safety practices.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience in sheet metal fabrication or industrial surface finishing.
- Ability to work in shifts, if required.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.