Sandblasting Powder Coating

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for coating
• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application
• Operate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers and booth collection systems
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
• Determine paint flow, viscosity and coating quality by performing visual inspections or by using viscometers
• Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations
• Knowledge of thermosetting resin coatings, wash and pretreatments
• Ensure that all components are produced/coated efficiently, and are consistent with company established goals for quality and customer order on-time performance
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout facility
• Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment
• Load and unload parts or product onto fixtures
• Good knowledge of the mechanics and repair of painting equipment
• Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment

Requirements

• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques
• Three years minimum experience and /or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• High school diploma or GED required

Qualifications

• Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language
• Ability to interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
• Perform basic mathematical computations
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Physical Demands

• Move or transfer products with an overhead crane/forklift
• Lift 50-100 lbs. when required
• Stand, walk and reach with hands and arms
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high