Manufacturing Technician

Screen Innovations; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Screen Innovations seeks a Manufacturing Technician to support Chop Shop and Power Coat lines. You will read work orders, configure machines, operate industrial saw equipment, and inspect outputs for defects.

You will mix and apply powder coatings, solvents and primers, ensuring proper viscosity and coating quality in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of related experience, strong math and measurement skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related or equivalent experience.
• Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Operate the saw: run industrial cutting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set stops and guides to the specified length for each job.
• Cut metals precisely to meet production specifications.
• Monitor for defects and flag quality issues during operations.
• Apply powder coat to components using spray equipment.
• Prepare and mix coatings to proper viscosity, colors and primers.
• Understand coatings and pretreatment processes including thermosetting resins.

Skills

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Position SummaryThe Manufacturing Technician plays a critical role in the production process by supporting both the Chop Shop and Power Coat lines. You will be involved with cutting metal components to specified lengths by reading and interpreting work orders, configuring machines, operating industrial saw equipment, and inspecting output for defects. In addition, you will select, mix, and apply powder coatings and chemicals to components using spray guns and other application equipment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-technology manufacturing environment, brings basic math ability, skill with measurement tools, and strong attention to detail, and works well in a matrix structure across all levels of the organization. SI will train the right candidate.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate the saw: Run industrial cutting equipment safely and efficiently throughout each shift.Set stops and guides: Configure machine stops and guides to the specified length for each job.Cut metals precisely: Make accurate cuts that meet production specifications for each work order.Monitor for defects: Inspect output while running the machine and identify and flag any defects or quality issues.Apply powder coat: Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application.Prepare and mix coatings: Prepare, match colors, and mix standard and other primers, paints, and coatings to proper consistency and viscosity, using thinners, solvents, additives, and agitators as required.Coatings and pretreatment: Apply knowledge of thermosetting resin coatings, wash, and pretreatments.Qualifications1–2 years of related or equivalent experienceBasic math skills, including fractions, and the ability to read a tape measure accurately.Attention to detail, commitment to excellence and high-quality standards.Ability to manage priorities and workflow.Physical RequirementsStand for long periods during a shift.Regularly lift and move materials weighing 50 lbs or more.Work in a manufacturing environment with noise and moving equipment.