Powder Coat Surface Prep Technician

APX Company; Greencastle (Franklin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

401K

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

APX is seeking a Material Prep Technician responsible for preparing aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. This role emphasizes grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces to ensure optimal coating adhesion and a professional finish.

Applicants should be detail-oriented, able to follow instructions, and committed to safety. You will collaborate with fabrication, paint, and quality control teams to uphold APX's high standards and timely production on site.

Qualifications

• Experience using grinders, sanders, and hand tools.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate with team members.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn surface prep for powder coating.

Responsibilities

• Use handheld grinders, sanders, and other tools to smooth welds, remove sharp edges, and prep surfaces on aluminum and mild steel parts.
• Inspect materials for surface imperfections, burrs, or contaminants and correct as needed.
• Clean parts using air hoses, wash bays, cloths, and solvents to remove dust, oil, or debris.
• Communicate with fabrication, paint, and quality control teams to ensure proper prep standards are met.
• Maintain and clean grinding equipment and tools regularly.
• Adhere to company safety procedures and wear proper PPE at all times.
• Assist with general material handling and staging of parts for painting or further processing.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Safety consciousness

Tools

Grinders

Sanders

Hand tools

Job description

APX is seeking a Material Prep Technician responsible for preparing aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. This role emphasizes grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces to ensure optimal coating adhesion and a professional finish.

Applicants should be detail-oriented, able to follow instructions, and committed to safety. You will collaborate with fabrication, paint, and quality control teams to uphold APX's high standards and timely production on site.