Powder Coater
- Goshen, IN, United States
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- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Powder Coater
Join our powder coat team and play a hands-on role in finishing the products that go into real homes and commercial spaces. You'll work on a conveyor-based powder coat line using a Wagner automated system, supporting everything from material prep and pretreatment through final application. If you've got experience in finishing or manufacturing - or you're a quick learner who takes pride in quality work - we'd love to talk.
Position Requirements & Responsibilities: (These requirements are in addition to any and all Viewrail employment requirements and policies.)
Responsibilities:
- Load and unload parts on the conveyor line, ensuring proper spacing, hanging, and orientation for consistent coating coverage
- Perform material prep and pretreatment steps including cleaning, masking, and inspection prior to coating
- Operate the Wagner automated powder coat system and assist with manual application as needed
- Monitor line speed, oven temperature, and coating parameters throughout the shift, making adjustments to maintain first-pass quality
- Read and interpret coating recipes; adjust settings to accommodate different part geometries, materials, and finish specifications
- Use film thickness gauges and other quality tools to verify coating meets spec before parts move to the next stage
- Inspect finished parts for defects (holidays, runs, thin spots, contamination) and flag or rework as appropriate
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and housekeeping tasks, including gun cleaning, booth maintenance, and filter checks
- Follow all safety protocols related to powder handling, PPE, and equipment operation
- Communicate production issues, quality concerns, or equipment problems to the Powder Coat Supervisor promptly
- Support cross-training across line positions as production needs change
- All other job duties and responsibilities as assigned
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Previous experience with an automated powder coat system preferred (Wagner).
- Ability to set up and operate an automated and manual powder coat system
- Ability to diagnose and adjust recipes to accommodate a first-pass quality initiative
- Solid understanding of equipment calibration and curing processes
- Ability to use various tools to read material thicknesses
- Physically able to do the work requiring frequent standing (for 8 to 10 hour shifts) and bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally
- Willingness to learn and perform other duties as necessary
- Strong work ethic: Setting and achieving goals
- Dependable: Consistently following through
- Positive attitude: Creating a good environment
- Self-motivated: Working effectively with little direction
- Team-oriented: Making the most out of collaboration
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- PPO and HDHP options
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- with company match of up to 4%
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus Eligibility
More about this job
Skills
- Cleaning
- Inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Housekeeping
- Heavy lifting
- Collaboration