Powder Coat/Paint Technician

Dalton-Ag-Enterprises-Inc; Lenox Township (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalton Ag in Lenox Township, IA seeks a paint/powder coating technician to prepare parts for coating by sanding, masking, and cleaning. You will perform sand-blasting and powder coating according to specifications, inspect quality, and maintain equipment.

The role requires the ability to follow instructions and stay safe in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include keeping the workspace organized, operating blasting equipment, and assisting with routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to instructions.
• Good communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts by sanding, masking, and cleaning for powder coating.
• Perform sand-blasting and powder coating per specs and timelines.
• Inspect components during and after processing for quality.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and organized, including staging area.
• Set up and operate blast booth or similar equipment.
• Load and unload blast cabinet.
• Apply and remove non-skid materials as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Reading/Writing

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Dalton Ag is a brand forged in America's heartland and proud to be the premier fertilizer application equipment manufacturer since 1996.

As a paint/powder coating technician, you will be responsible for sanding, masking, and cleaning parts in preparation for powder coating operations. Technician is also responsible for performing sand-blasting and powder-coating techniques following written and verbal instructions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare sandblasting, paint, or powder coating metal parts by sanding, masking, and cleaning
• Complete sand-blasting and powder coat operations within a given time frame and according to written and verbal specifications.
• Inspect components during and after processing to ensure quality standards.
• Assist in maintenance, cleaning, and repair of equipment as assigned.
• Keep all work areas, including the staging area, clean and organized

• Set up and operate a blast booth or similar equipment
• Load and unload the blast cabinet
• Apply and remove non-skid materials as needed

• Ability to learn procedures, tasks, and operations through on-site training from a senior member of the staff.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
• Ability to maintain onsistent quality of work performed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High school diploma or General education degree

1 or more years of manufacturing experience preferred

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments

Physical Expectations:

The physical requirements described here are representative of an employee able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or control
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds (25), and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing environment
• Daily exposure to hot, cold, dusty, noisy environment
• Occasional to frequent outdoor work
• Potential to work at different area workstations to meet production needs

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses
• Safety-toed shoes
• Hearing protection
• Face shields as needed
• Other PPE as required