1st Shift Powder Painter - $27.30/Hour

crenlocareers; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

crenlocareers in Rochester, MN is seeking a Powder Coater to apply powder coating to parts and maintain quality, safety and productivity across the line. The role involves preparing surfaces, loading parts, and maintaining the paint booth and equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent), basic forklift training, and the ability to read prints. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential for safe, efficient operations in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete powder coating training and demonstrate good application technique.
• Ability to read prints and other specification documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate powder coating equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Adjust equipment to maintain required thickness of powder application.
• Prepare surfaces of parts for powder coating (cleaning, sanding, masking, caulking).
• Load and unload parts.
• Maintain and clean paint booth and powder application equipment.
• Maintain quality, safety and productivity.
• Report labor and job data accurately.
• Perform other duties within the department or plant as required.

Skills

Powder coating

Reading prints

Communication

English language

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift training

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Paint booth maintenance

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Powder coat parts while maintaining quality, safety and productivity requirements. Maintain and clean paint booth and powder application equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply powder coating using various powder application equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Adjust equipment to maintain required thickness of powder application.
• Prepare surfaces of parts for powder application by using various methods; i.e., cleaning, sanding, masking, caulking, etc.
• Load and unload parts.
• Maintain and clean paint booth and powder application equipment.
• Maintain quality, safety and productivity.
• Maintain clean and neat work area.
• Report labor and job data accurately.
• Perform other jobs within the department or plant as required by supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequently exposed to noise, odors, chemicals, dust and vibration. Typically requires the use of air tools and various powder application equipment. Hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes with metatarsal protection, painter’s air hood, respirator and gloves are required.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Complete Company forklift training program.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.

SKILLS:

A good command of the English language is required, both written and spoken. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Must complete powder coating training and demonstrate good application technique. Ability to read prints and other specification documentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to physically perform essential functions of the job. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 34 lbs. and frequently up to 50 lbs. Typically requires standing on a regular basis, and moving around work area, stooping, crouching and kneeling frequently, crawling, reaching and handling items with hands occasionally. May require use of a ladder. Specific vision requirements include depth perception, color vision and peripheral vision.