POWDER COATER ASSISTANT

Innovated Machine & Tool Co.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision manufacturing firm in Newport News is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support operations on the Powder Coating Automation Line. Responsibilities include preparing parts, performing quality checks, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, can lift heavy weights, and can follow safety protocols. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment committed to quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs occasionally 100 lbs.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Must stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, reach and perform repetitive movements for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials before and after paint finishing.
• Prepare parts for painting with masking, plugging hardware, and tape techniques.
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures.

Skills

Team-oriented

Effective communication

Strong situational awareness

Job description

7:00 am – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

1st shift

Job Description

This role supports operations at the Powder Coating Automation Line.

Tasks include cleaning, masking, plugging and hanging parts on the finishing line, assists with placing parts in curing oven, loadingand unloading parts to overhead conveyor, labeling and package finished parts, performing quality checks, and product assembly. The role also involves performing touch-ups if needed and maintaining equipment. Attention to detail and basic knowledge of powder types, grounding, and safety procedures are essential for meeting production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of materials before and after paintfinishing,
• Preparing parts for painting such as masking, plugging hardware,and tape techniques
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of coating materials
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Loading and unloading parts on overheadconveyor
• Labeling and sorting finished parts
• Assisting in the packing or staging of painted parts for shipmentor assembly

Required

• Able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Able to effectively communicate with supervisors andcoworkers
• Able to follow verbalinstructions
• Strong situational awareness
• Ableto lift 50- 75 lbs occasionally 100 lbs
• Stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, reach and perform repetitive handand finger movements for extended periods

About Us

Innovated Machine & Tool Co., Inc. is a fast paced Precision Sheet Metal contract manufacturer, in business for over 40 years, we strive to giveexcellent customer service by providing accurately manufactured sheet metal parts, on time, every time.

Innovated Machine & Tool Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are just off I64 Exit 250, convenient to Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, and more.

Innovated Machine & Tool Co. is featured in The Fabricator - August 2013 edition for being a cutting edge leader in the metal fabrication business! Click image to readthe article.