Powder Coat Paint Technician - 1st Shift at G A Richards Company

Kentwood, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Powder Coating Application, Equipment Operation, Surface Preparation, Quality Inspection, Curing Process Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Record Keeping, Safety Protocols, Troubleshooting, Inventory Management, Training Painters

Industry

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Description

Description Pay Range: $18 - $24/hr Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401, sick time and PTO after 90 days! Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Summary Responsible for preparing surfaces and applying powder coatings to various parts and products, ensuring high-quality finishes, adherence to specifications, and efficient operation of powder coating equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Operate powder coating equipment, including spray guns, ovens, and wash systems. · Apply powder coating to achieve specified thickness, coverage, and finish quality. · Responsible for training painters. · Monitor curing processes and temperatures to ensure optimal adhesion and durability. · Conduct visual inspections of finished products for defects, runs, sags, or uneven coverage. · Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of powder coating equipment and booth. · Maintain accurate records of production, materials used, and quality control checks. · Adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). · Troubleshoot basic issues with powder coating equipment and processes. · Assist with inventory management of powder coat materials and supplies. Requirements Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED required. 3-5 years of experience in powder coating, industrial painting, or a related field preferred. Technical or vocational training in painting or finishing a plus. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility involves preparing surfaces and applying powder coatings to various parts, ensuring high-quality finishes and adherence to specifications. This includes operating powder coating equipment, monitoring curing processes, and conducting visual inspections of finished products.