Powder Coat Paint entry level 1 Nights

About the role

The Powder Coat Painter I performs entry‑level powder coat operations while developing the skills necessary to work safely and effectively within the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean parts.
• Hang and unhang materials.
• Organize and identify parts.
• Follow fabrication plans.
• Use required tools and equipment.
• Assist with painting activities under the direction of experienced team members.
• Assist with powder coating and painting tasks under the direction of a P2‑level painter or higher.
• Follow established quality requirements for assigned work‑center tasks.
• Organize parts by model number, unit number, or job number.
• Locate parts on fabrication plans and verify that required work has been completed.
• Complete required fabrication plan sign‑offs after verifying part completion.
• Operate a pressure washer and follow the established washing process to properly clean parts.
• Lift and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds when hanging parts for processing.
• Work with team members to safely handle and lift larger parts.
• Organize finished parts by the appropriate model number, unit number, or job number.
• Produce identification tags and use punches to properly identify parts.
• Safely operate crane equipment after completing required crane training.
• Safely clean equipment using approved solvents and established cleaning procedures.
• Properly use and store tools required for work‑center operations.
• Maintain the work center in accordance with established 5S requirements.
• Work safely around forklift and crane operations and follow designated aisles, work zones, and storage areas.
• Operate power/hand tools, measuring devices, and instruments used for assembly.
• Adhere to established work schedules, break periods, and company policies regarding phone use, smoking, music, and general workplace conduct.
• Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, masks, safety shoes, and other work‑center‑specific PPE.
• Understand and follow quality standards and workmanship requirements for assigned tasks and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience as a Paint Powder Coater preferred.
• Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English.
• Skills: Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions and established procedures; basic ability to read fabrication plans and identify parts by model, unit, or job number; ability to operate a pressure washer and follow established part‑cleaning processes; basic knowledge of powder coat quality requirements; ability to safely use and store power/hand tools; ability to work safely around forklifts, cranes, and other material‑handling equipment; ability to learn and safely operate crane equipment after required training; understanding of PPE, shop safety, and 5S requirements; ability to lift and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds and work with team members to handle larger parts; ability to work effectively with others and receive direction from more experienced powder coat painters; provide flexible support across all production areas as needed.