Powder Coat/Paint Technician

Description Dalton Ag is a brand forged in America’s heartland and proud to be the premier fertilizer application equipment manufacturer since 1996. As a paint/powder coating technician, you will be responsible for sanding, masking, and cleaning parts in preparation for powder coating operations. Technician is also responsible for performing sand-blasting and powder-coating techniques following written and verbal instructions while maintaining safety and quality standards. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities Prepare sandblasting, paint, or powder coating metal parts by sanding, masking, and cleaning Complete sand-blasting and powder coat operations within a given time frame and according to written and verbal specifications. Inspect components during and after processing to ensure quality standards. Assist in maintenance, cleaning, and repair of equipment as assigned. Keep all work areas, including the staging area, clean and organized Set up and operate a blast booth or similar equipment Load and unload the blast cabinet Apply and remove non-skid materials as needed Ability to learn procedures, tasks, and operations through on-site training from a senior member of the staff. Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions. Ability to maintain consistent attendance. Ability to maintain onsistent quality of work performed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: High school diploma or General education degree 1 or more years of manufacturing experience preferred Basic computer skills Ability to read, write and use basic math skills Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments Physical Expectations: The physical requirements described here are representative of an employee able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities. Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or control Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl Regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds (25), and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds Working Conditions: Manufacturing environment Daily exposure to hot, cold, dusty, noisy environment Occasional to frequent outdoor work Potential to work at different area workstations to meet production needs Required Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses Safety-toed shoes Hearing protection Face shields as needed Other PPE as required #J-18808-Ljbffr Dalton Ag