Powder Coat Operator-Alpha

Essential Functions

• Follow all safety procedures and practices as outlined on the safety placard.
• Ensure adequate quantities of the necessary components are available for stock replenishment.
• Meet all stated quality levels on fabricated products.
• Be able to titrate tanks and check and record PH daily.
• Check air filter for air on the line.
• Load or unload burn off oven. Log in book.
• Go over schedule and get boxes and blanks ready and waiting to help keep the line full.
• Make sure the system is turned on and there is powder in the hopper before parts get to the booth.
• Check mill thickness and record on an hourly basis.
• Record all re-paint quantities on the orders.
• Figure out how to hand odd blanks or frames before it is time to hang them on the line.
• Be able to make color changes in a timely manner.
• Keep hooks in useable condition.
• Use the pressure washer to clean hooks after taken from burn off oven.
• Clean wash bay.
• Check belts, motors, and grease all bearings.
• Check spray nozzles in the washer to make sure the spray is good.
• Clean out the sewer drain in wash bay.

Competencies

• Be well-organized and able to consistently meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment that requires strong attention to detail.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Able to work in diverse duties and responsibilities in relation to the products manufactured.
• Able to be proactive and flexible in order to effectively carry out customer’s ship dates.
• Have required efficiency knowledge on procedures and processes.
• Able to adhere to instructions.
• Display a customer-oriented approach and a creative positive outlook on all projects.

Work Environment

• Cement floor with anti-fatigue mats provided.
• Clean working environment.
• Will work around moving mechanical parts.
• Not temperature controlled in hot months; must be able to work in heated conditions.
• Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment at times.

Physical Demands

• Occasional walking, sitting, reach across midline, feeling, squatting, stooping, kneeling.
• Occasional fine manipulation.
• Occasional carrying 50–80 lbs; pushing/pulling 20–100 lbs.
• Frequent change of position, reaching, handling.
• Frequent arm/hand and leg/foot control; firm grasping.
• Constant standing.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours are Monday–Friday; hours may vary depending on department and shift. Additional hours may be required to meet customer deadlines.