Paint Booth Technician

Ice Industries Inc; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice Industries Inc is seeking a Paint Booth Technician to set up and operate powder and internal liquid coating equipment. You will handle pre-shift setup, maintenance of guns, hoses, and lines, and ensure proper coating levels and cleanliness within the booth.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in a paint booth or paint line, along with the ability to understand written and oral instructions and proper PPE use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a paint booth or on a paint line.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge and proper use of safety equipment and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate powder and internal liquid coating equipment.
• Perform pre-shift setup and start-up, including cleaning injectors, hoses and guns.
• Maintain coating equipment, replace/repair parts as needed.
• Ensure proper coating levels and cleanliness of booths and rooms.
• Check film thickness and conduct tests to ensure product quality.
• Escalate mechanical or quality issues promptly.
• Overtime may be required as business conditions dictate.

Skills

Paint booth experience

Reading comprehension

Safety equipment usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Liquid coating equipment

Job description

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 escalate 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