2nd Shift Powder Coater

Forma-Fab Metals; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forma-Fab Metals in Mebane, NC is seeking a Powder Coating Operator to ensure metal components are painted according to specifications and quality standards. The role emphasizes preparation, curing, and end-to-end coating quality.

The position is full-time with a Monday–Thursday, 4:30pm–2:00am shift and overtime as needed. Training in powder coating application is provided; candidates must lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in powder coating application.
• Familiarity with coating equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow powder coating application principles and practices.
• Observe gauges and equipment to detect defects.
• Ensure components are prepped and cleaned prior to coating.
• Bake parts to correct temperatures within time limits.
• Apply thermosetting resin coatings and pretreatments.
• Maintain safety standards on the production line.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

Skills

Powder coating knowledge

Coating equipment handling

Tools

Powder coating guns and hoppers

Job description

Shift: Monday through Thursday,4:30pm - 2:00am, overtime as needed

Essential Functions:

The primary focus of the powder coater is to ensure metal components are painted correctly within specifications and quality control standards. Below is a list of the main responsibilities. Note* this is not a position requiring a skill set in wet paint application, knowledge of powder paint process is required.

• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application
• Utilize all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
• Determine powder paint flow and coating quality by performing visual inspections or by using viscometers, adjusting the KV, Air, and powder flow.
• Ensure that items are prepped and cleaned correctly prior to coating
• Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations
• Apply knowledge of thermosetting resin coatings, wash, and pretreatments
• Ensure that all components are produced/coated efficiently, and are consistent with company-established goals for quality and customer order on-time performance
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout the facility
• Good knowledge of the mechanics and repair of painting equipment
• Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment work area Safety *– ensure that all safety standards relevant to the production line are followed by the staff
• Assist in other areas as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: Training in powder coating application

Environmental Conditions:

• Humidity level may be elevated during summer months
• Exposure to certain containments, at times
• Exposure to loud noise, at times

Physical Demands:

• The position requires continual use of your hands, considerable use of your arms and legs, and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs without physical restrictions
• Able to stand on your feet for ten hours a shift