Powder Coating Technician

Heller's Gas, Inc.; Berwick (Columbia County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid holidays & vacation/sick time

Job summary

Heller's Gas, Inc. is seeking a Powder Coating Technician to prepare propane tanks for powder coating, apply coating with a handheld spray gun, and oversee curing in the oven.

The role emphasizes ensuring an even distribution and a high-quality finish, with inspection of final products for coating integrity. The position is full-time, based in a tank refurbishment center, indoors with some outdoor exposure, and requires forklift operation as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Clean driving record, background checks, and pre-employment drug testing required.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare propane tanks for powder coating.
• Apply powder with handheld spray gun to ensure even coating and uniform finish.
• Load racks into the oven and monitor timing/temperature to ensure proper curing.
• Inspect final product for coating quality.

Skills

Communication

Technical skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

The Powder Coating Technician position is responsible for the following:

• Properly prepares propane tanks for powder coating
• Applies powder to tanks using a handheld spray gun ensuring an even distribution of coating with a uniform finish
• Loads racks into the oven, monitors oven timing and temperature to ensure proper curing
• Inspects final product for quality of coating

Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Understands the operation of and performs maintenance on all powder coating equipment, adjusting as needed for optimal performance
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Regular cleaning and upkeep of work stations
• Understands all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes pertaining to the maintenance of tanks and propane equipment
• Operate forklift to transport tanks from one area to another if needed

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Employment is conditional on verification of clean driving record, background check(s), and pre-employment/random drug testing
• Forklift certification

Competencies

• Communication
• Technical and mechanical skills
• Capable of working independently

Available Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid holidays & vacation/sick time

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

• This job operates in the tank refurbishment center and is primarily indoors. Some job functions may be performed outdoors, exposing the employee to changing weather conditions.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; push; pull; climb; crawl; kneel; lift in excess of 25lbs; utilize company-provided equipment (i.e. two-wheel dolly, power truck tailgate, hydraulic truck crane); use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position, and regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the ability to work outside of or in addition to those hours as needed.

Travel

• Travel is not expected.

Other

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Heller’s Gas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Since 1941, Heller’s Gas has supplied propane products and custom fireplaces to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers in the Mid-Atlantic Region and beyond. Family owned and operated, we at Heller’s Gas pride ourselves on providing customers with quality products at an affordable price combined with unbeatable service and support.

If you are interested in joining a rapidly expanding family-owned company with excellent opportunities for growth,

Contact Information

Heller’s Gas

500 N. Poplar Street

Berwick, PA 18603

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