Powder Coater Painter

The Schebler Company; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Competitive hourly pay

1st/2nd shift

Job summary

The Schebler Company is seeking a Powder Coat Painter in Pleasant Valley Township, IA. The role involves applying powder coat and paint finishes to sheet metal parts, with responsibilities from prep to packaging. This position supports our ESOP-owned culture and offers 1st or 2nd shift options.

We require a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related industrial painting experience. You will operate coating equipment, read blueprints, and maintain quality throughout the process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of industrial painting, blasting, and/or powder coating experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow customer specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coat and paint finishes according to blueprints and/or customer specs.
• Wash and clean parts before coating to ensure quality finishes.
• Hang parts on racks or fixtures for coating.
• Load products into 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 and adjust as needed.
• Package completed parts for shipment.
• Record and report working hours and material usage.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Dependable attendance

Adaptability to fast-paced work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Coating equipment

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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: 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.