Powder-Coating Operator

Prescott Metal; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Interpret Job Travelers (work orders).
• Identify material types and know material handling.
• Knowledge of pressurized systems and powder-coating operations.

Responsibilities

• Verify safety devices and perform daily maintenance checks.
• Powder coat parts according to work orders; move on overhead conveyor.
• Inspect masking, quantity, and finish per specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderly workspace; adhere to weight limits.
• Operate pallet jack after certification; report issues to supervisor.
• Keep preventive maintenance logs and suggest efficiency improvements.

Skills

Instruction following

Work order interpretation

Material type identification

Pressurized systems knowledge

Powder coating operations

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Overhead conveyor

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Confirm that all safety devices are in place and operational.Perform daily maintenance and safety checks.Ensure product hooks are sufficiently clean to achieve proper grounding.Verify hanging method is safe and effective.Pick up and hang parts as required on overhead conveyor.Phosphate and dry parts thoroughly.Mask and plug all areas required.Tack cloth parts as required.Powder coat parts according to Job Traveler (work order).Move parts on overhead conveyor to the curing oven, set oven temperature to curing specifications.Perform cure test and mil spec test to assure quality and repeatability.Keep work area neat and orderly to avoid slips, trips, and falls.Consider pallet weight and stacking methods to maintain safe capacity.Adhere to all weight ratings on the overhead conveyor.Maintain log of preventive maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations.Alert supervisor of any maintenance or repairs that require outside services.Observe equipment operation to detect defects or equipment malfunction.Notify the supervisor of any problems and suggest changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.Once certified, operate the battery-operated pallet jack.Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott Metal achieve its goals.Inspection Requirements:Verify print specifications match the work order specifications.Verify masking and quantity of the order to be powder coated.Check for any material defects or damage that will not provide the required finish specification.Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required:Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Interpret Job Travelers (work orders).Identify material types.Knowledge of pressurized systems.Knowledge of powder-coating operations.Physical Demands/ Work Conditions:The Powder Coater stands for 8-10 hours per day, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds.Typical manufacturing environment, subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and powder coating residue.Required Personal Protective Equipment:Safety Glasses.Aprons are optional.Ear Protection mandatory when phosphating, respirator recommended.Gloves when handling material.Dust mask while powder coating.Safety shoes.