Powder Coat Technician II - 1st Shift

Cadrex; Town of Spooner (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Education support program

Safety eyewear/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Powder Coat Technician II to prepare substrates for powder coating, including hanging, washing, plugging, scrubbing, taping, and sanding parts. Onsite in Wisconsin, typical schedule Mon-Thu, 6:00am-4:30pm, with comprehensive benefits.

The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and continuous improvement in finish processes. The successful candidate will read blueprints, follow safety rules, and perform basic math while maintaining quality and efficiency across multiple

Qualifications

• 2+ years' related experience; degree optional.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions.
• Knowledge of basic business math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety regulations.
• Train on an ongoing basis for the powder application process.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to management.
• Perform quality inspection/checks per quality documentation/ control plan.
• Uphold site efficiency standards.
• Learn and demonstrate continuous improvement for site Safety and Quality standards.
• Understand color changeovers and powder application process.
• Develop advanced technical knowledge of the wash process and chemical usage.
• Work completely independently without supervision.
• Meet or exceed company PPM level standards by producing quality work.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety rules

Math basics

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Job description

Description OVERVIEWCadrex is searching for a Powder Coat Technician II who will be responsible for preparing substrates for the powder application process including hanging, washing, plugging, scrubbing, taping, and sanding parts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with safety regulations
• Train on an ongoing basis for the powder application process
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to management or designer
• Perform quality inspection/checks per quality documentation/control plan (including documentation of results)
• Uphold site efficiency standards
• Learn and demonstrate continuous improvement for site Safety and Quality standards and procedures
• Understand color changeovers and powder application process
• Develop advanced technical knowledge of the wash process and chemical usage
• Work completely independently without supervision
• Meet or exceed company PPM level standards by consistently producing quality work
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in the assigned work center
• Retain knowledge from each job
• Achieve and maintain any certifications required in the work area
• Cross-trained in multiple workstations
• Assist in preventative maintenance of the equipment

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in related setting may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
• Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

EDUCATION

• Associate/Technical degree preferred

LOCATION

Onsite

SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday; 6:00am-4:30pm

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses Bonus plan for all full-time employees

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX'S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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