Powder Coater Painter

Schebler Company; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

Schebler Company is hiring a Powder Coat Painter in Iowa to apply powder coat and paint finishes, prepare parts, and inspect final results in a sheet metal shop. You will prepare and hang parts, load into blasting equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Prior experience in industrial painting or powder coating is required, with a HS diploma or GED. The role involves standing, lifting up to 75 pounds, and shift options for 1st or 2nd shift, with an ESOP-owned culture and

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and quality required.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow customer specifications.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coat and paint finishes per blueprints/specifications.
• Inspect finished parts and adjust colors as needed.
• Hang parts and load into blasting machine for coating.
• Set up and operate coating equipment safely and maintain it.
• Record hours and material usage and report issues to supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Dependable attendance

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Blasting machine

Coating inspection tools

Job description

AT SCHEBLER, YOU'RE MORE THAN AN EMPLOYEE. YOU'RE AN OWNER.

We have a long tradition of excellence at Schebler, both in the products we sell and the services we provide.

Our Employee-Owners

In January 2022, Schebler transferred ownership to an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our culture of ownership means every employee is held accountable for how we run our business. In return, employees have a voice in what we do, receive more job security, and have generous retirement benefits. Through our ESOP, each employee accumulates shares over time at no cost to them, which they can cash in when they retire or leave.

Pay

$25.37–$26.37 per hour

Shift

1st or 2nd shift available

Under general supervision, the Powder Coat Painter applies powder coat and paint finishes in our sheet metal fabrication shop and supports the full coating process, from prepping and hanging parts to inspecting and packaging finished product for shipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply powder coat and paint finishes according to blueprints and/or customer specifications.
• Wash and clean parts before coating to ensure quality finishes.
• Hang parts on racks or fixtures for coating.
• Load products into the blasting machine and operate it to achieve the desired finish.
• Set up, operate, and maintain coating equipment following safety procedures.
• Inspect finished parts for defects; adjust colors and correct finish issues as needed.
• Package completed parts safely and accurately for shipment.
• Record and report working hours and material usage.
• Identify faulty operations, defective material, or unusual situations and report them to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area, including tool care and equipment inventory.
• Follow all safety and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Qualifications and Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

1 year of previous industrial painting, blasting, and/or powder coating experience required.

Necessary Skills

• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to read blueprints and follow customer specifications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, bend, and perform repetitive motions. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds independently. The employee may be exposed to a moderate to high noise level.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the General Foreman.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements.