Powder Coater I

Job Description

Job Description

Powder Coater IDescription

Premier Pump & Power is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial pumps and energy solutions. We specialize in large, custom, portable pump packages, and our products are renowned for their performance, serviceability, and built-in quality. We proudly serve thousands of customers from our global headquarters in Vancouver, Washington and our new manufacturing factory in Houston, Texas.

We need someone who can set up and use powder coating equipment to apply coating to various parts and accessories. You will be responsible for material and parts preparation for the powder coating and/or painting of fabricated steel items through different techniques.

This is a full-time position located in Vancouver, Washington.

• Prepare parts for coating and follow all principles and practices of powder coating application.
• Able to switch between different colors of powder for Powder Coating
• Preparation of enclosure parts for Powder Coating
• Manage powder coating equipment to ensure quality results
• Efficiently apply powder paint to parts with high quality finish
• Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment
• Perform other jobs within the department as needed by supervisor

• 1-2 years of powder coating experience
• 1+ years of sandblasting experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis and 10 lbs. frequently

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k) company matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Vacation (up to 40 hours Vacation time accrued per year in years 1-3, pro-rated in year 1 based on start date)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 8 paid holidays per calendar year

Employment will be conditioned upon passing a drug screen and background check.

This is a physically demanding role in a manufacturing setting. Employees must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and safely move up to 50 pounds. This role requires prolonged periods of standing and walking on concrete shop floors.

Employees are required to frequently use hands for manual dexterity and fine manipulation, and frequently reach with hands and arms. The role occasionally requires kneeling, stooping, or crouching. Close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception are required for navigating a shop floor with active mobile equipment. To ensure safety, employees must be able to recognize and respond to auditory warnings, such as forklift horns and shop alarms.

While working in the factory, employees will regularly work near moving mechanical parts, high-heat equipment, and active forklifts. Exposure to fumes, sparks, and moderate to loud noise levels is expected. The use of standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety-toed boots and respirators while powder coating, is strictly required.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Premier Pump & Power makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including Washington State's Fair Chance Act relating to an applicant's criminal history.