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Industrial Powder Coating Technician

Pro-Type Industries

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$20-28 /h
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Sterling, VA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Pro-Type Industries is looking experienced Machinist CNC Operator who is looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing company.

Our long-standing success is attributed to its dedicated workforce, considered its greatest resource for future growth. Our Powder Coater is a pivotal player in the production of finished products for various customers and uses their skills and experience to apply accurate finishes to a variety of manufactured products for our customers.

What do we Offer You?

  • A very competitive compensation package including:

  • Annual fully paid training for continuing education

  • Career Growth with a professional development plan

  • Employee recognition programs

  • Health, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, on site gym, and more

  • 401k with a generous employer match

  • Collaborative team and entrepreneurial work environment

Who are YOU?

You are an experienced finishing painter who is looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing company. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to build skills that provide a career in this exciting industry. Equally important is your ability to multitask, be highly organized, self-motivated, cooperative and collaborative.

What does your day/week/month look like?

  • Prepare metal parts for powder coating, including cleaning, masking, plugging, hanging, and other required preparation.

  • Set up and operate powder coating equipment and spray guns.

  • Apply powder coatings evenly and consistently to a variety of metal components.

  • Adjust equipment settings, powder flow, air pressure, and application techniques as necessary to achieve proper coverage.

  • Load, unload, and monitor parts through the curing process.

  • Verify proper cure temperatures and times according to applicable specifications.

  • Inspect finished parts for proper coverage, thickness, appearance, adhesion, and overall quality.

  • Identify coating defects and perform touch-up or rework when required.

  • Read and follow work orders, drawings, customer specifications, and written work instructions.

  • Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.

  • Clean and maintain spray equipment, booths, work areas, racks, hooks, and related equipment.

  • Properly handle, label, store, and dispose of coating materials in accordance with company procedures.

  • Meet production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.

  • Follow all company safety requirements, including required PPE.

  • Support other Finishing Department activities as needed.

What do you need for this amazing opportunity?

  • Highschool degree in general education is preferred but not required.

  • 1 to 2 years’ experience as a finishing painter in the metal fabrication industry preferred but not required

  • Excellent organizational skills; detailed orientated and able to handle multiple tasks; able to prioritize; able to meet deadlines

  • Able to follow directions

  • Mechanical aptitude

  • Mathematical aptitude

  • Basic computer skills; able to learn software programs

  • Ability/learn to read engineering drawings and work instructions

  • Attention to detail

  • Knowledgeable in setting up/operation of painting equipment

  • Knowledgeable in key factors in spray gun painting and how to enhance/mitigate

  • Knowledgeable with MIL-SPEC paints and proper application

  • Must be 18 years of age

  • Able to lift up to 75 pounds

  • Able to stand for a full 8 hour shift

You should be proficient in:

  • Industrial & Commercial Painting

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Paint Sprayer (Titan, Graco)