Powder Coater

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Virginia MetalFab is looking for motivated and energetic individuals to fill the role of Powder Coater .

WHO YOU ARE IN THIS ROLE

As a Powder Coater, you will be a part of an AWESOME shop team and will be responsible for performing various tasks involved in the powder coating process from prepping and spraying to quality assurance. In addition, you will be responsible for routine and preventative maintenance painting duties within the shop. Other responsibilities include painting large materials, performing inspections, operating various tools and equipment, cleaning up the work area, and storing and disposing of paint products.

VIRGINIA METALFAB

Virginia MetalFab was founded in 2002 to provide the equine industry with high-quality manufactured and customized products. Since then, we've diversified to provide fabrication and manufacturing services to companies in a wide range of industries. Today we manufacture metal parts and assemblies for a wide range of industry leaders in the energy, utilities, transportation, and technology industries.

WE HAVE AMAZING PEOPLE!

You will love our people! We have hunters, car enthusiasts, gamers, musicians and every other variety of people. We have family people, single people, HAPPY PEOPLE! You will find friends here and we encourage you to bring along your friends too!

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Prepare and powder paint a variety of surfaces including all types of metal.
• Apply protective powder coatings to items such as equipment or metalwork.
• Work in a fast paced environment.
• Perform and record thickness tests.
• Load the cart system while maximizing available square footage.
• Unload and correctly tag product after coating.
• Knowledge of coating applications (painting, powder coating, gel coating, etc.)
• Set controls on power application equipment according to set procedures.
• Cleans and maintains the powder coating booth and other workspace to avoid powder contamination.
• Ensures that safety equipment is working and adjustments are made as required.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

1st shift:

1st shift: Monday- Friday / 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED.
• 1 year of powder coating experience required.
• Must be proficient in math and skilled with multiple types of measuring devices.
• Ability to wear various forms of PPE.
• Ability to wear respirator.
• Ability to lift/carry up to and including 51-100 lb.
• Ability to push/pull up to and including 41-100 lb.
• Certifications and Licenses - Forklift.
• Computer skills - MS Suite, basic skills.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

BENEFITS

In addition to providing you with competitive compensation, our benefits package is pretty impressive! Check out these AMAZING benefits -

What about insurance? We've got you covered....

GREAT health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Cancer insurance

Accident insurance

Life insurance

GAP insurance

How about time off? We'll make sure you get plenty of opportunities for some R&R...

Lots of paid time off (PTO)

PAID holidays

Anything else? You betcha!

Referral program - you get $1,000 for every friend you refer who works here for one year!

Corporate Chaplain

Boot stipend for floor workers

Free lunch once a month (and... a steak on your birthday grilled to perfection!)

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!