Powder Coating

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Dayton, MN seeks a Powder Coat Painter to prepare and apply coatings in a steel fabrication setting. Responsibilities include loading parts, surface prep, operating paint guns and hoppers, and ensuring quality while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires passing a PFT & FIT test for respirator use, and candidates should be organized, team-oriented, and able to balance safety, quality, and productivity in a hands-on

Qualifications

• Must pass a PFT & FIT test due to respirator use.
• Balance safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, work independently or in a team.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload parts onto fixtures for coating.
• Prepare parts by removing debris and contaminants.
• Operate coating equipment including paint guns and hoppers.
• Monitor gauges to detect coating defects.
• Check paint flow and coating quality using proper tools.
• Bake parts at specified temperatures within time limits.
• Ensure painted components meet quality goals and customer orders.
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace per procedures.

Skills

PFT & FIT Test

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Tools

Paint guns

Hoppers

Booth collection systems

Job description

Powder coat painter

Job Full Description

Location: Dayton, MN

Company Overview:

Our client is a dynamic and growing company seeking talented individuals to join their Paint Team. They pride themselves on quality, precision, and teamwork, and are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are skilled in powder coating and eager to contribute to their production process.

Job Summary:

As a Powder coater, you will play a critical role in preparing and applying coatings to products using various equipment. Your attention to detail and technical knowledge will ensure a high-quality finish on all painted components. You'll utilize power and air tools daily in a steel fabrication shop environment.

Shift Options:

5am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday

2:15pm-12:45am Monday-Thursday

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and unload parts or products onto fixtures for coating.
• Prepare parts for coating by spraying off debris and contaminants.
• Operate all coating equipment, including paint guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems.
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects in the coating process.
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality through visual inspections or using proper equipment.
• Bake painted parts at appropriate temperatures within specified time limitations.
• Apply knowledge of thermosetting resin coatings, washes, and pretreatments to ensure product quality.
• Ensure that all painted components meet established goals for quality and comply with customer orders.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following company procedures and regulations.

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a PFT & FIT Test, as this job requires wearing a respirator at times.
• Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be a team player who can easily interact with others and has a solid work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Working Environment:

Non-climate-controlled setting that may involve physically demanding tasks (lifting up to 30-50 lbs). Casual atmosphere where you can listen to music via one earbud while working.

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