Lead Powder Coat Robotics Tech — 4-Day Week, Early Home

Owen Industries; Carter Lake (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Life/AD&D and Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

PVF Finishing is part of Owen Industries, a veteran-friendly manufacturing leader in the steel sector, located in Carter Lake, IA. We are seeking a Lead Powder Coat Automation Technician to program and calibrate robotic coating systems, lead a paint line team, and drive continuous quality improvements while enjoying a 4-day work week and on-time early daily finish.

Includes a $3,000 hiring/retention bonus paid across the first year, with health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of powder coating processes including powder chemistry, electrostatic charging, and curing profiles.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot finishing robots and automated systems.
• Proven leadership experience leading teams and enforcing processes.
• Strong reading of technical manuals and blueprints to troubleshoot line issues.

Responsibilities

• Program, calibrate, and troubleshoot robotic powder coat application systems.
• Establish SOPs for line speed, powder flow, gun voltage, and oven cycles.
• Monitor quality checks and perform mil testing to ensure specs.
• Lead safety, training, and continuous improvement on the paint line.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and ensure ISO procedures are followed.

Skills

Powder coating

Robotics programming

Team leadership

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Tools

SAP

Job description

PVF Finishing is part of Owen Industries, a veteran-friendly manufacturing leader in the steel sector, located in Carter Lake, IA. We are seeking a Lead Powder Coat Automation Technician to program and calibrate robotic coating systems, lead a paint line team, and drive continuous quality improvements while enjoying a 4-day work week and on-time early daily finish.

Includes a $3,000 hiring/retention bonus paid across the first year, with health and retirement benefits.