Powder Coat Technician

Avalon & Tahoe MFG, Inc.; Alma (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Wisconsin is seeking a Powder Coat Technician to apply powder coat techniques on various materials. The ideal candidate will prepare parts, operate coating equipment, and ensure quality standards. A strong attention to detail and a background in industrial painting are essential. The role requires the ability to work independently and safely with exposure to chemicals and machinery. This position may require overtime (50+ hours per week) and involves physical demands such as lifting and handling materials.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• 1-3 years minimum experience in powder coating preferred.
• Strong background in industrial painting required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for coating and operate coating equipment.
• Ensure quality standards and safety guidelines are met.
• Inspect coating quality and perform maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Independence in work

Knowledge of painting equipment mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

1-3 years of experience or training in powder coating

Job description

Description

The Powder Coat Technician will use powder coat techniques on various materials. Material preparation such as sand blasting, cleaning, dipping, masking, among other techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for coating
• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application
• Operate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections or by using viscometers
• Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations
• Knowledge of thermosetting resin coatings, wash, and pretreatments
• Ensure that all components are produced/coated efficiently, and are consistent with company established goals for quality and customer order on-time performance
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout facility
• Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment
• Load and unload parts or product onto fixtures
• Good knowledge of the mechanics and repair of painting equipment
• Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Demonstrate ability to work independently without daily supervision
• Work 50+ hour weeks; to meet the needs of the customer occasional overtime may be required. The company will try and give as much notice as possible
• Work with exposures to hazards such as chemicals and dust
• Work near moving machinery and equipment
• Work in a noisy environment

Physical Demands

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials, and operating machinery
• Perform repetitive motions using your hands and fingers such as, but not limited to, grasping, gripping, and holding
• Carrying &lifting 10 - 50 Pounds frequently

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Strong background in powder coating and industrial painting
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques
• 1-3 years minimum experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of educations and experience