Night Shift Powder Coat Associate

City of Lincoln; Andrews (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln is seeking a Powder Coating Technician for 2nd shift (7:00 PM–5:30 AM, Monday to Thursday) to apply powder coatings, inspect finishes, and maintain production quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work with the powder coating process, monitor viscosity, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of powder coating experience, a high school diploma, and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in powder coating.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong background in powder coating.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work dependently.

Responsibilities

• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application.
• Determine paint flow, viscosity and coating quality by performing visual inspections.
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout department.
• Ensure safety guidelines are being met to ensure a safe work environment.
• Good knowledge of the mechanics of powder coating process.
• Visually check finished items for runs, bare spots, proper coverage.
• Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
• Actively participate in the specification training and documentation of powder coating process.
• Operates machines or equipment used in the powder coating process
• Observes machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards as necessary.
• Ability to train associates, write appropriate SOPs and adjust speed as necessary.
• Hands on preventative maintenance responsibilities.
• Function as a technical liaison to drive improvements and defect reduction/resolution.

Skills

Powder coating

Attention to detail

Independence

SOP writing

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Job Category Production
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

This position is: 2nd shift, 7PM -5:30AM Monday-Thursday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(including the following, however, other duties may apply.)

Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application.

Determine paint flow, viscos i ty and coat i ng qua l ity by perform i ng v i sual i n spections.

Ensure qua lity standards and processes are used throughout department.

Ensure safety guidelines are being met to ensure a safe work environment.

Good knowledge of the mechanics of powder coating process.

Visually check finished items for runs, bare spots , proper coverage.

Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements .

Actively participate in the specification training and documentation of powder coating process .

Operates machines or equipment used in the powder coating process

Observes machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards as necessary.

Ability to train associates, write appropriate SOPs and adjust speed as necessary.

Hands on preventative maintenance responsibilities.

Function as a technical liaison to drive improvements and defect reduction/resolution.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Strong background in powder coating.

Strong attention to detail.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrate the ability to work dependently.

3+ years’ experience in powder coating.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Specifications of this Position

Continuous mental and visual attention in making set ups and operating powder coating booths requires constant alertness and activi ty.

Ability to interpret job related instructions.

Must have ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Ability to perform powder coating operations independently.

Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing costs.