Production Painter/Powder Coat Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1895, Kirlin Lighting is the longest-operating independent lighting fixture manufacturer in the United States. We are looking to add an experienced Production Painter/Powder Coat Technician to our staff, working out of our headquarters in Detroit, MI.

Job Summary:

The Production Painter/Powder Coat Technician is responsible for operating Kirlin’s wet paint and powder coating line; preparing, coating, and curing aluminum and steel parts with paint or powder coatings; following written or verbal instructions as well as exercising judgment and experience to produce the highest quality finished goods in the lighting industry.

Duties:

• Paint or powder coat parts in conformance with expectations, meeting daily production assignments.
• Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, masking and inspection as required.
• Operate and maintain paint and powder coating equipment, spray guns, booths, conveyors, and curing ovens, following company safety and maintenance standards.
• Understand and exceed company quality objectives.
• Perform quality checks and maintain process logs for chemical concentration, coating thickness, cure verification, adhesion, and coverage/appearance.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on paint, powder coating, and pretreatment equipment (examples: filter changes, booth cleaning, wash system maintenance).
• Effectively communicate necessary information and status updates to management.

Abilities and Skills:

• Working knowledge of paint and powder coating materials, application techniques, and curing processes (essential).
• Experience operating paint and powder coating booths, spray equipment, and ovens (essential).
• Mechanical aptitude (essential).
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform physical activities while standing for 8 or more hours.
• Must be able to climb stairs with ease.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds above the shoulders.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Salary:

• $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturday)

Experience:

• Industrial painting or powder coating: 1 year (Preferred).

Work Location:

• In person