Powder Coating Technician: Precise Painter & Booth Operator

lifefitness; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking an experienced Painter for our production line. You will prepare and paint products to our standards, operate paint booths, and inspect parts for quality before and after coating.

The role requires experience with electrostatic powder coating, good English communication, and flexibility to work a varying schedule. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for overtime and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Previous electrostatic powder coating paint experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Paint product to meet company standards.
• Inspect parts for quality before and after painting (weld spatter, paint thickness, etc.).
• Perform daily paint line start-up and shut-down/clean-up tasks as required.
• Clean booths and paint controls at end of run/shift; clean pumps, hoses and paint gun venturis.
• Routinely communicate with the Unload Lead to ensure consistent paint quality. Make appropriate adjustments as needed.
• Operate controls and functions of paint booths and paint guns.
• Follow ISO procedures when taking paint from stock. Break down empty paint boxes.
• Report supply needs and equipment breakdowns to supervisor.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance tasks, as assigned, on the paint booth equipment (paint booth, paint guns, controller units, etc.) and paint room.
• Operate hoist.
• Stage/prepare prep materials for approaching weldments
• Blow water out of weldments using air gun; ensuring all parts coming out of dry-off oven are water free
• Properly insert plugs, apply masking and handle covers per work instructions
• Remove weld spatter and jagged edges using hand tools
• Thoroughly wipe off parts to ensure good powder adhesion
• Sort and restock plug bins

Job description

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking an experienced Painter for our production line. You will prepare and paint products to our standards, operate paint booths, and inspect parts for quality before and after coating.

The role requires experience with electrostatic powder coating, good English communication, and flexibility to work a varying schedule. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for overtime and performance bonuses.