Paint Line Operator: Powder Coating & Process Champion

Reliance, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Paint Line Operator to support continuous improvement across production processes, ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction by following SOPs and contributing to quality objectives on the coating line.

Responsibilities may include burner, loader/unloader, and packout tasks. You will read and follow SOPs, document production records, and perform quality checks, while supervising line flow, training others, and coordinating with quality staff to meet

Qualifications

• Powder coating experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Solid verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of blueprints and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow SOPs for each task.
• Complete required production documentation clearly and accurately.
• Perform established quality checks on material at required intervals.
• Monitor loading/unloading of parts and line density; ensure proper hanging methods.
• Train others on production tasks, including hanging methods, checks, loading, and packing to customer specifications.
• Collaborate with quality staff to ensure product meets specs and adjust as needed for line continuity.
• Operate forklifts and burn off painted racks/hardware, rework parts, and sandblast after burn off where trained.
• Meet established production standards for the department.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow safety standards and procedures; adhere to policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Powder coating exp

Multitasking

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Blueprint reading

Job description

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Paint Line Operator to support continuous improvement across production processes, ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction by following SOPs and contributing to quality objectives on the coating line.

Responsibilities may include burner, loader/unloader, and packout tasks. You will read and follow SOPs, document production records, and perform quality checks, while supervising line flow, training others, and coordinating with quality staff to meet