Powder Coat Technician: Grow, Learn & Master Finishing

Technique, Inc Jobs; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Professional Development

Referral Program

Paid Training

On-The-Job Training

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Technique, Inc. is seeking a Powder Coat General Operator for our Jackson, Michigan facility.

This role involves progressive use of powder coat, wet paint spraying, Cerakote, hydro dip, and other finishing techniques, with responsibilities from material prep to coating and quality control. Ideal candidates will learn rapidly, operate coating equipment, read blueprints, and optionally hold a lift truck license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior manufacturing/finishing experience preferred.
• Ability to learn powder coat application principles and practices.
• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a lift truck (license preferred).
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to follow all company and department safety procedures and work overtime as required.
• Position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and finishing chemicals in a manufacturing setting.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn and train within the department – Develop skills by observing, learning, and training within the Powder Coat department.
• Prepare parts for coating – Load and unload paint booth conveyors; clean parts and remove debris or rust.
• Apply powder coat – Follow all principles and practices of powder coat application.
• Operate coating equipment – Learn to operate hand grinders, sanders, and all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems; measure parts with basic quality tools.
• Operate lift truck – Operate a lift truck or learn and obtain a lift truck license.
• Monitor equipment and detect defects – Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to learn how to detect defects.
• Ensure quality and on-time performance – Ensure all components are produced and coated efficiently, consistent with company-established goals for quality and customer on-time order performance.
• Maintain painting equipment – Train on the mechanics and repair of painting equipment, including proper cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Use job travelers – Learn and use job travelers to track and document production work.
• Read blueprints – Apply basic blueprint reading skills to support production and quality requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Lift truck operation

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powder coat equipment

Guns & hoppers

Job description

Technique, Inc. is seeking a Powder Coat General Operator for our Jackson, Michigan facility.

This role involves progressive use of powder coat, wet paint spraying, Cerakote, hydro dip, and other finishing techniques, with responsibilities from material prep to coating and quality control. Ideal candidates will learn rapidly, operate coating equipment, read blueprints, and optionally hold a lift truck license.