Powder Coating Technician

Piovan; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Conair, part of the PiovanGroup, is seeking a Powder Coating Technician for our Franklin, Pennsylvania plant. You will manage all aspects of the powder coating process, from surface prep to curing, and maintain the production schedule in SAP.

The role requires a hands-on contributor who ensures quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of powder coating experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of powder coating experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the powder coating production schedule in SAP.
• Prepare parts by cleaning, degreasing, and masking.
• Load/unload parts on conveyors; organize workflow.
• Manage color changes; prevent contamination.
• Adjust air pressure, fluidization, and feed rates.
• Monitor oven temperatures for proper curing.

Skills

Defect recognition

Problem-solving

Diagnostic skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Tools

SAP

Job description

Conair, part of the PiovanGroup, is a leading producer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield.

Location

Franklin, PA

Role

The Powder Coating Technician is responsible for all aspects of the powder coating process, prepping surfaces, powder application, curing recipes, movement of material, and the inventory of powder. facilities and equipment in our plant. This position reports to the Fabrication Supervisor and is located in our plant in Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the powder coating production schedule in SAP.
• Clean, degrease, and mask parts before coating.
• Organization and efficiency around loading and unload parts onto conveyor hooks or racks
• Manage color changes, clean out booths, and prevent color contamination.
• Adjust air pressure, fluidization, and feed rates on coating equipment.
• Monitor baking and curing oven temperatures for proper paint cross-linking.
• Inspect finished components for runs, bubbles, thin spots, or contamination using mil thickness gauges, and other color match equipment.
• Maintain safety compliance, wear required respirators and properly store hazardous materials.
• Organize and maintain the inventory of powder required for the production schedule.
• Ownership of the quality of our coated parts and the process to coat them.
• Other duties as assigned.

Duties and Requirements

• Prior experience of 5 years or more in powder coating.
• Strong ability to recognize defects in applied products.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues and minimize downtime.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy items, stand / walk long periods.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance with industry standards.

PiovanGroup is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system.

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency.

PiovanGroup offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.

PiovanGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.