Paint Tech - WorkSmart Staffing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Coats sheet metal surfaces with powder paint spray guns and other devices.

• Performs masking and hanging in preparation for powder coating.

• Loads & Unloads the products for preparation and pre-heat post-heat processes.

• Powder coats the products according to the request color and customer specs.

• Load/Unload products and identify safe and productive racking and hanging methods for high line density.

• Package products and identify best packaging practices • Conducts thickness testing on the coating.

• Checks completed work with supervisor and/or quality control personnel to insure it meets required standards and specifications.

• Uses and maintains the following equipment and instruments: Curing Ovens, Blast Booths, Powder Coating Booths, Forklift, Coating Thickness Gauge, Infrared Thermometer, Single Rail Monorail System and product carts.

• Uses and maintains the following instruments: Abrasive blast nozzle, Powder coating gun, Chemical Steam Clean gun & system, Tape, Plugs, Razor blade or knife, Sand paper, Pneumatic grinder and sander, Thickness tester, Hooks and wire, Shop vacuum cleaner, Power floor sweeper.

• Operates machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes. Observes machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards and make adjustments as necessary.

• Determines powder air flow, powder adhesion and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using thickness gauges.

• Records operational data on specified forms. Follows or refers to work packages, specifications, drawings and manufacturers technical guidance.

Requirements:

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  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary
• Attention to detail
• Basic blue print reading 

Nice To Have, But Not Required:

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  High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education
  

Things To Consider:

Employees must be able to function well with regard to the following:
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dust, dirt, mobile equipment, and walking surfaces strewn with materials.
• Occasional lifting up to 60 lbs., routine lifting up to 35 lbs., up to 10 times per hour, and pushing / pulling 10 lbs. regularly, 1 to 10 hours per day.
• Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling and walking 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work.  • Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time.
• Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to work in varying work conditions including extreme climates.
• Ability to wear a respirator if required.

WorkSmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

In order to be considered for employment, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. 

Our company maintains a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drug use or possession in the workplace. Pre-employment drug screening may be conducted, and employees may be subject to random testing.