Powder Painter

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Resource Group, Inc. is seeking skilled Powder Painters on 2nd shift to apply high-quality finishes on production parts in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates have powder coating experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety. Responsibilities include operating powder guns, cleaning equipment, and performing color changes on automated systems while maintaining a clean, safe workarea.

Qualifications

• Experience with powder coating processes and finishes.
• Ability to read and follow color change procedures and cleaning protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate powder coating equipment and apply finishes to production parts.
• Troubleshoot powder application issues and follow fix procedures.
• Clean and prepare powder equipment for color changes and maintenance.
• Perform color changes on automatic powder application equipment.
• Assist powder room coordinator with application in specified areas.
• Pursue skill development within the powder coating process.
• Maintain clean and organized work area to keep dust-free environment.
• Support maintenance and preventive tasks on the production line.
• Identify defects and report issues affecting quality.
• Work overtime as needed to meet customer demands.
• Comply with safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Powder coating experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powder gun

Powder equipment cleaning

Color changes on equipment

Torque value knowledge

Job description

IQ Resource Group is seeking skilled Powder Painters on 2nd shift to apply high-quality finishes on production parts in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates have powder coating experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Shift

2nd shift: 2:30pm to 11pm Monday thru Friday*Overtime: 10-hour shifts

Pay

$20-24/hr depending on experience

Job Responsibilities

• Apply powder with manual powder gun application
• Troubleshooting skills of powder application is needed for this position
• Must have good knowledge of cleaning powder equipment for color changes.
• Perform color changes on automatic powder application equipment.
• Follow direction of powder room coordinator on how to apply powder in certain areas of parts.
• Willing to advance skills throughout powder application process.
• Good housekeeping and organization skills are needed for this assignment. Room should be dust free
• May perform tasks of a Tech 3 role.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required on the line.
• Report any issue on bad racking or needed improvement that will affect quality.
• Mark product that has any defect to make sure it is not passed onto our customers.
• Work over time to support customer demands or perform preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate work with other departments.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.
• Knowledge of Basic Print reading and torque values.
• Prefer 2 years’ experience with powder application unless promoted with in department.
• Basic Computer Knowledge.
• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from is accredited institution.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task
• Must be able to help in ALL areas of the paint department when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a highly technical environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Previous experience working within a powder coat department.
• Previous paint application experience
• Take any quality concern seriously and execute right away.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of Metric and Standard systems.

Equipment Operated

Forklift, measurement devices, wrenches, screwdrivers and various other hand tools.