Powder Coat Painter

We are seeking an experienced Powder Coat Painter to join our team. As a key member of our Paint Department, you will be responsible for applying powder coatings to various parts and products using specialized equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in powder coating and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

- Comply with all safety and quality guidelines, standards, and procedures to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

- Prepare and hang parts for coating by following established procedures and guidelines.

- Operate powder coating equipment, including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems, to apply coatings to parts and products.

- Monitor equipment performance and detect defects to ensure quality and efficiency.

- Ensure timely completion of projects and meet customer order deadlines.

- Perform manual color changes, maintain equipment, and perform general maintenance tasks.

- Demonstrate knowledge of equipment operation, troubleshooting, and repair.

- Load and unload parts or products onto fixtures, and ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

- Collaborate with other department leads to ensure timely delivery of products.

- Train, support, and develop the skills of others.

- Schedule personnel and workload to optimize machine performance.

- Work on continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

- Communicate effectively with shipping team to ensure on-time delivery.

- All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- High proficiency in powder coating principles and practices.

- Ability to lead and manage a team.

- Basic math and communication skills required.

- 4+ years in powder painting

- Ability to work in a hot environment and lift up to 40 lbs.

Physical Demands:

This position requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, gripping, and grasping up to 60 lbs. Employees may also stand and/or walk for up to 10-12 hours per day. A hot environment is expected.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Is your resume up to date? If not, please explain.

Experience:

- Powder Coat painting: 4 years (Required)

- Industrial painting: 2 years (Preferred)

- Assembly: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Altoona, IA 50009 (Required)