Coatings Process Technician – Powder Coat

Allegion; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 6% company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Onsite cafeteria and gym

Community involvement

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Process Engineering Technician for Coatings in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on improving coating processes (powder coat, EC, anodizing) to drive quality and reliability on the plant floor.

The technician reports to the Coatings Engineering Leader and collaborates with maintenance, engineering, and operations to optimize processes. You will lead process-improvement initiatives, support new equipment, and assist with MES configuration while coordinating with suppliers

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus two years of experience, or a bachelor's degree.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience in process improvement.
• Strong prioritization and follow-through skills.
• Willingness to pursue CEF certification.
• Preferred: Experience with metal surface-finishing processes and equipment.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of powder-coat systems and technologies.
• Preferred: Training and experience with Nordson powder-coat spray systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve FPY and troubleshoot quality and throughput in real time.
• Lead MRB dispositions to ensure correct scrap/rework decisions.
• Perform pre- and post-process testing for quality compliance.
• Execute preventive maintenance including filter changes and pH checks.
• Identify critical spares and work with Maintenance to improve reliability.
• Support new equipment and rebuilds with Engineering.
• Lead process-improvement initiatives and develop coating recipes.
• Assist with MES setup and configuration.
• Assist with racking design and coatings layout using AutoCAD or Creo.
• Manage small-to-medium projects from business case to implementation.
• Collaborate with engineers, Operations, and suppliers on equipment quotes.
• Develop work instructions and standard work; implement improvements.

Skills

Process improvement

Prioritization

CEF certification

Metal finishing

Powder coat systems

Nordson systems

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Allegion is seeking a Process Engineering Technician for Coatings in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on improving coating processes (powder coat, EC, anodizing) to drive quality and reliability on the plant floor.

The technician reports to the Coatings Engineering Leader and collaborates with maintenance, engineering, and operations to optimize processes. You will lead process-improvement initiatives, support new equipment, and assist with MES configuration while coordinating with suppliers