Powder Coater/Production

Position: Powder Coating/Production Location:Fenton Pay:$18-20/hr. Based on experience Shift:6:00am - 2:30pm, OT may be required Do you have an eye for detail and take pride in a flawless finish? We're looking for hardworking, dependable individuals who are ready to put their skills to work! Must be willing to work in the production area when needed. Bring your skills, show off your craftsmanship, and build your future with us! Duties: Surface Preparation: Cleaning, degreasing, masking, sandblasting, or chemically pre-treating metal parts. This includes "outgassing" porous metals in an oven to remove trapped oils before application. Equipment Setup & Calibration: Operating and maintaining electrostatic spray guns, powder booths, fluidizing hoppers, and pressure gauges. Powder Application: Utilizing electrostatic charges to apply uniform layers of dry powder (including various colors, gloss levels, and textures) to complex metal geometries without causing runs or uneven thicknesses. Oven & Cure Management: Managing batch or conveyor ovens, setting precise ramp-up temperatures, and monitoring dwell times to ensure the powder melts and cross-links perfectly. Quality Control: Performing rigorous post-cure inspections. This involves film thickness testing, solvent rub tests (using MEK or acetone to check cure state), crosshatch adhesion testing, and pen. Daily Cleaning: Maintaining the ovens cleanliness along with the work area. Other duties as requested #J-18808-Ljbffr