Powder Painter - 1st Shift

Crenlo Engineered Cabs; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is seeking a powder coating operator to apply powdered finishes to components and prep surfaces for coating. You will adjust equipment to ensure correct thickness and load parts in and out of the line while maintaining a clean work area.

Experience in a manufacturing setting is beneficial, and you will work with protective gear such as respirators and safety footwear. Forklift training is preferred, and good communication in English is essential to follow specifications

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Powder coating training

Read prints

Education

High school diploma

Tools

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.