Powder Coating Technician II – Hands-on Painter

PlayCore; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore in Fort Payne, Alabama, is seeking a Paint Associate to perform general manual labor in the Paint Department, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials. The role may include tasks such as primer, painter, scanning, and material handling as needed.

You will manage powder paint equipment operations, assist in developing painting procedures, keep logs, maintain a clean work area, and support supervisors with daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to work ANY shift and the necessary overtime, which may include weekends
• Prior warnings and attendance records will be reviewed
• Must be capable of producing a quality coating on both powder coated and saddle mate products
• Must have basic knowledge of paint department machinery
• Must be able to visually distinguish different colors
• Must be physically able to perform job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains the powder paint equipment by performing multiple operations: Start up equipment, operate and adjust equipment, general maintenance, and removal and/or collection of recyclable powder
• Assist in developing new painting procedures and improvement ideas
• Assist in decorating saddle mate as well as powder coating
• Keep a daily log of the condition of the powder paint guns, hoppers, hoses, etc. and report any complications to Manager or Supervisor
• Employees will maintain a clean work area throughout the day and keep the paint booth and paint guns cleaned out daily.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager, Supervisor, or Lead.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Color vision

Job description

PlayCore in Fort Payne, Alabama, is seeking a Paint Associate to perform general manual labor in the Paint Department, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials. The role may include tasks such as primer, painter, scanning, and material handling as needed.

You will manage powder paint equipment operations, assist in developing painting procedures, keep logs, maintain a clean work area, and support supervisors with daily tasks.