Paint & Powder Coat Technician

Avery Weigh-Tronix; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA with company match

Industry Leading 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Job summary

Avery Weigh-Tronix in Minnesota is seeking a Paint Shop Technician to take charge of cleaning, painting, and maintaining all equipment in the paint department, including pumps, guns, and powder paint systems. You will tear down and rebuild paint pumps, operate a new paint booth, and manage hazardous materials with daily safety practices.

The role requires collaboration with engineers on projects, inventory control for paints and supplies, forklift operation, and adherence to a 5:00am–3:30pm

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous paint experience preferred.
• Ability to work Tue-Fri 5:00am–3:30pm with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean parts for painting.
• Liquid spray painting of parts.
• Powder painting of parts.
• Capable of power washing all parts.
• Forklift operation.
• Hazardous material handling on a daily basis.
• Complete paperwork assignments, work orders, time accounting, etc.
• Maintain painting equipment and tools.
• Operate air or electric grinders.
• Maintain all inventory levels for paint and supplies.
• Operate computer as required.
• Maintain paint equipment, including new paint booth with automated lifters and solid paint equipment.
• Estimate quantities of paint to be used on special customer jobs and understand proper application of special paint systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Introduce new procedures, changes and instructions to employees.
• Continuous troubleshooting problems with equipment and employees to try and find better and more efficient ways to satisfy customers.
• Work with and train each employee to achieve quality work to the best of their ability.
• Inform other painters of problems and how to solve problems.
• Work with ISO auditors, fill out change forms to correct the problem in ISO documentation.
• Hazardous material handling—drums, labeling and storage on a daily basis for transport.
• Ensure appropriate storage of gun cleaner, powder paint, dry paint waste, etc.
• Repair paint equipment.
• Meet the objectives outlined in the Safety Policy.
• All other duties as required and as needed.

Skills

Paint experience

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Previous paint experience preferred

Able to work Tuesday - Friday 5:00am - 3:30pm and overtime as required

Job description

Avery Weigh-Tronix in Minnesota is seeking a Paint Shop Technician to take charge of cleaning, painting, and maintaining all equipment in the paint department, including pumps, guns, and powder paint systems. You will tear down and rebuild paint pumps, operate a new paint booth, and manage hazardous materials with daily safety practices.

The role requires collaboration with engineers on projects, inventory control for paints and supplies, forklift operation, and adherence to a 5:00am–3:30pm