Powder Coat Technician

Job Overview

As a Powder Coat Technician at Van-Am, you will be an essential member of our production team, responsible for painting raw steel platforms, products, and equipment. This position involves using conventional paint spraying systems, performing surface preparation, and maintaining equipment. You will follow strict safety protocols to ensure high-quality results and minimal defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Paint raw steel platforms and products
• Move items using overhead cranes or forklifts
• Perform wet painting tasks safely and efficiently
• Complete general labor and cleaning tasks as needed
• Perform regular maintenance of equipment
• Document inspections and manage paint usage records
• Operate blasting equipment and perform commercial-grade cleaning on steel surfaces
• Ensure proper application of paint using wet and dry film thickness gauges
• Identify and repair paint defects
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Adhere to safety protocols and PPE usage

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in wet painting and surface preparation
• Proficiency with conventional paint spraying systems
• Knowledge of paint mixing techniques (e.g., two-part Epoxy primer and Polyurethane paint)
• Experience using blasting equipment and applying commercial-grade blast cleaning to steel
• Ability to use thickness gauges and identify and repair paint defects
• Good understanding of hand and power tools
• Must be able to pass Respiratory Protection Physicals, Respirator Fit Tests, and Pulmonary Function Tests

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in paint application, mixing, and chemical management
• Experience operating forklifts
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for up to 8-10 hours daily on concrete floors
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Strong vision abilities, including close, distance, and peripheral vision
• Exposure to noise, lubricants, and solvents
• Mandatory use of PPE for face, eyes, hands, and ears