Evening Material Prep Technician for Powder Coating

APX Company; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Supplementary insurance

401K

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

APX Company seeks a Material Prep Technician to prep aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. You will grind, sand, and clean surfaces to ensure coating adhesion and a professional finish, while supporting a clean, organized shop environment.

You will work with fabrication, paint and quality teams to maintain high standards and safety while using grinders and hand tools. This role is onsite at our Greencastle facility.

Qualifications

• Experience or comfort using grinders, sanders, and hand tools.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with team members.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn proper surface prep techniques for powder coating.
• Physical capability to lift and handle parts safely.
• Commitment to workplace safety and PPE use.

Responsibilities

• Use grinders, sanders and hand tools to smooth welds and prep aluminum and steel parts.
• Inspect surfaces for imperfections and correct as needed.
• Clean parts with air, wash bays, cloths and solvents to remove debris.
• Coordinate with fabrication, paint and QC teams to meet prep standards.
• Maintain and clean grinding equipment and tools regularly.
• Follow 5S principles to keep work area organized and safe.
• Assist with general material handling and staging for coating.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Grinders

Sanders

Hand tools

Job description

APX Company seeks a Material Prep Technician to prep aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. You will grind, sand, and clean surfaces to ensure coating adhesion and a professional finish, while supporting a clean, organized shop environment.

You will work with fabrication, paint and quality teams to maintain high standards and safety while using grinders and hand tools. This role is onsite at our Greencastle facility.