Powder Coat Operator-Alpha

Lowen Corporation; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowen Corporation in Hutchinson, Kansas is seeking a dedicated Equipment Operator responsible for maintaining and operating machinery to ensure production quality and safety. The ideal candidate will adhere to safety procedures, manage production tasks, and be proactive in a fast-paced environment. Essential functions include checking equipment, maintaining logs, and performing physical tasks that require strength and flexibility. This full-time role requires additional hours based on customer demands and offers a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to instructions.
• Display strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle diverse tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment to meet production standards.
• Perform critical processing decisions and oversee coating processes.
• Disassemble and reconfigure the process chamber for loads.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive and flexible

Job description

Who Are We?

Lowen Corporation is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and is a world-class provider of graphic solutions for branding, advertising, information and display; serving the most recognized commercial brands within its major operating divisions. Family owned and operated for over seven decades, Lowen has built a reputation for dependability, quality of the highest standard and superior value for our customers.

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in a safe and efficient manner to achieve the quality and production standards of the company. Operators will make critical processing decisions, oversee the coating processes, and be responsible for disassembling and reconfiguring the process chamber for subsequent loads.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow all safety procedures and practices as outlined on the safety placard.
• Ensure adequate quantities of the necessary components are available for stock replenishment.
• Meet all stated quality levels on fabricated products
• Be able to titrate tanks and check and record PH daily.
• Check air filter for air on the line.
• Load or unload burn off oven. Log in book.
• Go over schedule and get boxes and blanks ready and waiting to help keep the line full.
• Make sure the system is turned on and there is powder in the hopper before parts get to the booth.
• Check mill thickness and record on an hourly basis.
• Record all re-paint quantities on the orders.
• Figure out how to hand odd blanks or frames before it is time to hang them on the line.
• Be able to make color changes in a timely manner.
• Keep hooks in usable condition.
• Use the pressure washer to clean hooks after taken from burn off oven.
• Clean wash bay.
• Check belts, motors, and grease all bearings.
• Check spray nozzles in the washer to make sure the spray is good.
• Clean out the sewer drain in wash bay.

Competencies

• Be well‑organized and able to consistently meet deadlines.
• Be able to work in a fast paced environment that requires strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Be able to work in diverse duties and responsibilities in relation to the products manufactured.
• Be able to be proactive and flexible in order to effectively carry out customer’s ship dates.
• Have required efficiency knowledge on procedures and processes.
• Have the ability to adhere to instructions.
• Display a customer‑oriented approach and a creative positive outlook on all projects.

Work Environment

• Cement floor with anti‑fatigue mats provided
• Clean working environment
• Will work around moving mechanical parts
• Not temperature controlled in hot months; must be able to work in heated conditions
• Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment at times

Physical Demands

• Occasional walking, sitting, reach across midline, feeling, squatting, stooping, kneeling
• Occasional fine manipulation
• Occasional carrying 50–80 lbs; pushing/pulling 20–100 lbs
• Frequent change of position, reaching, handling
• Frequent arm/hand and leg/foot control; firm grasping
• Constant standing

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours are Monday–Friday; hours may vary depending on department and shift. Additional hours may be required to meet customer deadlines.