Powder Coat Processor

About the role

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation, maintenance and record keeping of the 5-stage pre-finishing system.
• Ensure project pre-finishing and finishing documentation is properly recorded and maintained.
• Identify characteristics of surfaces to be coated and ensures proper preparation for application of coating.
• Understand general pre-prep operation, including viewing product for defects before entering the coating booth.
• Apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and ensure proper cure time and temperature are achieved.
• Perform quality certification testing and record results on corresponding load-bar routing traveler.
• Prepare parts for rework to correct coating defect.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the cure ovens.
• Set rigging and scaffolding and operate lifts and small cranes as needed to perform work.
• Operate a variety of power and hand tools and equipment, including applicators, sandblasting and pressure washing equipment.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as indicated by the assignment.
• Inspect and maintains equipment for compliance with safety requirements, including but not limited to, all guarding.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures.
• Understand and comply with all appropriate safety and work safety regulations.
• Continuously maintain a clean work area including the cleanup and disposal of trash, production scrap, and material drop-off. Assists in cleaning common areas. Dispose of hazardous waste periodically, as part of the housekeeping procedures.

Requirements

• Entry level. Prior manufacturing, powder coating, or pre-finishing experience is preferred, but not required.
• Provide high quality internal customer service.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify differences in color.
• Ability to stay organized and communicate efficiently to complete assigned tasks in a limited timeframe.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Ability to work in hot, humid environment.
• Remains alert in a high-risk environment.
• Maintains schedule and tasks despite interruptions.
• Willing to work in a team environment.
• Sound judgment is required when working with and around production cells and determining when and how orders will be completed.
• Physical Demands:
  • Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle parts and tools with precision.
  • Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling