Powder Coat Technician

Primesource-Building-Products; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Primesource-Building-Products in New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States, is seeking a Powder Coating Technician to operate powder coating procedures and support overall manufacturing operations. The role involves setup, shut down, wash system maintenance, quality testing, and teamwork to deliver top-quality parts.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, knowledge of ovens and wash systems, and a willingness to learn Lean practices, with strong collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of powder coat ovens and wash systems.
• Able to maintain quality through testing and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of powder coating procedures and other operations within the facility.
• Maintain wash system and test for quality.
• Hang parts and coat using standard techniques and cure in oven.
• Support Lean Thinking to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Collaborate with team to meet production schedules and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Lean thinking

Communication across departments

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of powder coat ovens and wash systems

Tools

GEMA powder coating guns

Nordson powder coating guns

Job description

New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Description

Job Description

The Powder Coating Technician is responsible for efficient operation of the powder coating procedures and overall operations. This includes basic set up and shut down of powder coating facility, maintaining wash system, basic cleaning and testing for quality. The team member will work with other team members to provide an excellent customer experience for all customers.

Status : Hourly Non-Exempt Position Type : Full-time Hours : 40-45 hrs Schedule: M-F

Reports to: Production Manager

Location(s)

New Holland , Pennsylvania , United States

Requirements

Key Roles

• Organize work area
• Basic PMs of powder coating equipment
• Quality testing
• Provide value to internal and external customers
• Create and pursue self-development plan
• Willingness to learn and follow directions
• Team Player: committed to improving, learning, and collaborating with others
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across departments
• Active prioritization of company mission, values, and culture

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support company values and mission through respect, continuous improvement, and safety
• Apply Lean Thinking to teamwork and processes (waste, flow, level work, etc.)
• Daily operation of powder coating procedures and other operations
• Daily organizing and cleaning of powder area
• Basic set up and shut down of powder coating facility and equipment
• Maintaining wash system and testing for quality
• Hang parts as needed and directed by team leader
• Wash parts as trained and at the direction of the team leader and then put them into the dry off/ curing oven using track/trolley system
• Coat parts using standard powder coating techniques
• Cure coated parts in oven
• Actively participate in problem solving and continuous improvement within a team.
• Support and help in other areas as the manufacturing schedule dictates.
• Other duties as needed: Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and may include potential transfers to other departments and local facilities.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of powder coat ovens and wash systems
• Must be detail oriented and able to pay close attention to detail

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior use of GEMA and Nordson Powder coating guns
• Minimum of one years’ powder coating experience
• Knowledge of powder coat ovens and wash systems

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. May be subject to the current local weather conditions.

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