Powder Painter - 1st Shift

Crenlo Engineered Cabs; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenlo Engineered Cabs in Rochester, MN is seeking a Powder Coater to apply powder coating to parts, maintain quality, safety and productivity, and keep the paint booth and equipment clean. You will load and unload parts, adjust equipment for proper coating thickness, and prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking or caulking as required, while following prints and specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and forklift training; prior manufacturing experience is

Qualifications

• Must be able to read prints and other specification documentation.
• Powder coating training must be completed.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coating using various powder application equipment as directed.
• Adjust equipment to maintain required thickness of powder application.
• Prepare surfaces of parts for powder application by cleaning, sanding, masking, caulking, etc.
• Load and unload parts.
• Maintain and clean paint booth and powder application equipment.
• Maintain quality, safety and productivity.
• Report labor and job data accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading prints

Education

High school diploma

Forklift training

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Powder coat parts while maintaining quality, safety and productivity requirements. Maintain and clean paint booth and powder application equipment.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply powder coating using various powder application equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Adjust equipment to maintain required thickness of powder application.
• Prepare surfaces of parts for powder application by using various methods; i.e., cleaning, sanding, masking, caulking, etc.
• Load and unload parts.
• Maintain and clean paint booth and powder application equipment.
• Maintain quality, safety and productivity.
• Maintain clean and neat work area.
• Report labor and job data accurately.
• Perform other jobs within the department or plant as required by supervision.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Complete Company forklift training program.

Work Experience

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.

Skills

A good command of the English language is required, both written and spoken. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Must complete powder coating training and demonstrate good application technique. Ability to read prints and other specification documentation.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform essential functions of the job. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 34 lbs. and frequently up to 50 lbs. Typically requires standing on a regular basis, and moving around work area, stooping, crouching and kneeling frequently, crawling, reaching and handling items with hands occasionally. May require use of a ladder. Specific vision requirements include depth perception, color vision and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions

Frequently exposed to noise, odors, chemicals, dust and vibration. Typically requires the use of air tools and various powder application equipment. Hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes with metatarsal protection, painter’s air hood, respirator and gloves are required.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time.