Paint Booth Technician

Ice Industries; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice Industries Grenada is seeking a Paint Booth Technician to set up and operate powder coating and internal liquid coating equipment at our Grenada, MS facility. The role includes pre-shift setup, equipment maintenance, and ensuring proper film thickness and product quality through daily tests and documentation.

The ideal candidate has prior paint booth experience, the ability to follow instructions, and knowledge of safety PPE usage. Overtime may be required based on production needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in paint booth operations or paint line work.
• Ability to understand or follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of safety equipment, work aids, and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate powder coating and internal liquid coating equipment.
• Perform pre-shift setup including cleaning injectors, hoses, guns, and related components.
• Maintain coating equipment and replace/repair parts as needed.
• Maintain coating levels and cleanliness of booths and related areas.
• Document film thickness and tests, adjust settings to meet specs.
• Identify and report mechanical or quality issues promptly.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Paint booth experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:

Paint Booth Technician

Location:

Ice Industries Grenada

635 Highway 332

Grenada, MS 38901

General Function:

In this role, the Paint Booth Technician will be responsible for setting up and operating the powder and internal liquid coating equipment.

• Responsible for pre-shift setup and start-up powder coating and liquid coating equipment. Including air wash and clean injectors, hoses, powder coat guns, and clean liquid spray guns before each production run.
• Maintain all powder coat and liquid spray equipment, including guns, hoses, airlines, and liquid lines, and replace/repair when needed. Replace return filters and pre-filters when needed.
• Maintain proper powder and liquid coating levels in the booth and liquid paint pots during each production run.
• Maintain cleanliness of powder room, liquid spray booth, and auto powder booths by cleaning the ceiling, walls, and floor and pulling excess powder to the re-claim hopper before and after each production run.
• Check film thickness (daily for powder coating/weekly for internal liquid coating) to ensure product quality and complete the proper documentation; adjust settings to maintain appropriate film thickness as needed
• Perform impact and hardness tests (daily for powder coating/weekly for internal liquid coating) to ensure product quality and complete the proper documentation.
• Exhibit ability to manage time efficiently and be self-motivated.
• Identify and elevate any mechanical or quality issues promptly.
• Other job duties and projects as assigned

Physical Component(s)

• Plant environment with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity
• Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling under or over, and frequent climbing stairs
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, prying, and dragging heavy materials up to 50 pounds
• Overtime is mandatory when business conditions require additional hours.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a paint booth or on a paint line
• Ability to understand or comprehend written and oral instructions
• Knowledge and proper use of any necessary safety equipment, work aids, tools, or personal protection equipment