Powder Coat Technician Lead - 1st Shift (Temp to Hire)

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Job Summary: This is a direct labor role within the designated department that also supports the Value Stream Manager in day-to-day activities of co-workers, special projects and troubleshooting of minor equipment or systems issues. This individual is the subject matter expert and designated trainer for the department, interacts professionally and fosters teamwork between departments. An approachable, supportive demeanor is needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Effective performance requires a deep knowledge of jobs and workflow in your assigned department
• Detail orientation, eye and hand coordination, mechanical ability
• Thorough understanding and set up ability for all equipment and tools throughout the assigned department
• Advanced understanding of sheet metal and its properties.
• Advanced understanding of paint processes and systems including chemical systems, testing and monitoring, part masking and hanging techniques, standard work documentation, paint application, and all aspects of paint quality testing.
• Advanced blueprint reading
• Knowledge of general production processes and production flow. Intimate knowledge of paint system processes.
• Must be able to work from job ticket, manuals or verbal instructions
• Fill in for absent plant personnel or where the workload indicates to perform various production process steps including special projects requiring independent action
• Assist in training and cross training of employees
• Keep work area in a safe, clean and orderly condition, following industry and Dalsin best practices.
• Understand and Execute water reclamation maintenance.
• Keep GEMBA boards updated and present during daily GEMBA walk.
• Notify Manager concerning when help is needed
• Train Employees in all facets of Paint Line operation
• Use appropriate tools and equipment necessary to perform the job
• Discusses resource bottlenecks with Manager and recommends adjustments and changes.
• Observes and resolves work/workflow problems or assists employees in solving work problems. Consults with manager as appropriate.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across all levels within the organization to achieve company objectives.
• Review Schedules with manager, participate in prioritizing, organizing and coordination of work for effected production employees.
• Collaborate with managers to identify and implement ways to improve overall performance within area of responsibility using continuous improvement methods. Suggest, initiate and execute opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, safety and overall effectiveness.
• Assists in supporting safety regulations and compliance with company and Metropolitan Council rules, regulations and documentation. Act as a positive role model.
• Assist in development and documentation of training and execute assigned training plans for employees within area of responsibility. Assists in validation and periodic updates.
• Prepare for and attend daily production meetings when manager is absent or as requested. Communicate job priorities to employees and make required adjustments based on feedback and customer requirements

The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change or delete the contents of this job description.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of powder paint systems and applications including
• Powder materials, types, properties, storage and handling.
• Cleaning and pretreatment systems, chemistry, testing, monitoring maintenance and regulatory requirements
• Conveyance systems and maintenance.
• Powder coating application equipment, techniques, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Part masking and hanging techniques focused on quality, line density and optimal transfer efficiency
• Dry off and Cure oven set up, maintenance and monitoring.
• Overall automated system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Rework techniques and processes.
• Advanced blueprint reading
• Advanced inspection experience
• Setup experience specific to department or equipment
• Understanding of Material Properties including Flatness, Surface Grades, Types, Gauge etc.
• Appropriate communication skills (Read, Write, Speak, Listen)
• Process and detail orientation. Ability to discuss, deploy and document best practices to ensure quality and productivity expectations are achieved or exceeded.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm