Assembler

LSI Staffing; Whitewater (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LSI Staffing is seeking a Powder Coating Prep Technician in Whitewater, KS. You will prepare metal parts for powder coating, cleaning, sanding, masking and inspecting surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion.

Responsibilities include hanging parts on racks, inspecting for defects, masking areas not to be coated, and assisting with unloading painted parts. Safety and organization are emphasized in daily duties.

Qualifications

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise painting prep.
• Experience painting various surface types is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts for powder coating: clean, sand, mask, inspect surfaces.
• Remove oils and contaminants to ensure paint adhesion.
• Hang or position parts on racks or conveyors for coating.
• Inspect parts for defects before painting.
• Mask areas not to be coated and assist with unloading parts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Painting experience

Job description

• Prepare metal parts and products for powder coating by cleaning, sanding, masking, and inspecting surfaces.
• Remove oils, dirt, rust, and other contaminants to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Hang or position parts on racks or conveyors for the powder coating process.
• Inspect parts for defects and ensure they meet quality standards before painting.
• Mask or tape areas that should not be coated.
• Assist with unloading painted parts and perform light assembly tasks as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies related to equipment and materials.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors regarding production needs or quality concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Moves parts weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Frequent cutting bending and moving of parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional squatting, sitting, kneeling, and overhead reaching.
• Exposure to noise - continuously
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds frequently
• Continuously operating machinery with buttons, levers, and switches.
• Lifting parts above the shoulder and requiring 80 pounds of force to initiate movement.
• Standing, Twisting, Walking - frequently
• Continuous standing and walking on concrete surfaces

Position Requirements:

• Passage of Drug Test
• Passage of Physical Agility Test
• Good organizational skills
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Experience painting a variety of surface types

Location/Region: Whitewater, KS (67154)

4 DAYS AGO Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Prepare metal parts and products for powder coating by cleaning, sanding, masking, and inspecting surfaces.
• Remove oils, dirt, rust, and other contaminants to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Hang or position parts on racks or conveyors for the powder coating process.
• Inspect parts for defects and ensure they meet quality standards before painting.
• Mask or tape areas that should not be coated.
• Assist with unloading painted parts and perform light assembly tasks as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies related to equipment and materials.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors regarding production needs or quality concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Moves parts weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Frequent cutting bending and moving of parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional squatting, sitting, kneeling, and overhead reaching.
• Exposure to noise - continuously
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds frequently
• Continuously operating machinery with buttons, levers, and switches.
• Lifting parts above the shoulder and requiring 80 pounds of force to initiate movement.
• Standing, Twisting, Walking - frequently
• Continuous standing and walking on concrete surfaces

Position Requirements:

• Passage of Drug Test
• Passage of Physical Agility Test
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Experience painting a variety of surface types

Location/Region: Whitewater, KS (67154)