Powder Coater -1St Shift

PURPOSE:

Performs one or more of the following duties and responsibilities to meet customer needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as outlined under each sub-heading

LOAD AND UNLOAD:

• Inspects all product at beginning, during and end of process for defects and quality issues that will show through the coating. Inspects for proper masking when applied.
• Works as a team to ensure all coating materials meet customer specifications with regard to quality.
• Loads and unloads castings on the line, selecting and using proper hooks and hangers, per PDS.
• Applies specified coatings to product in accordance with standards for proper coverage, thickness, and surface quality. Watches for light coverage or bald spots and applies touch up paints as needed by brush, pot gun or similar equipment.
• Identifies defects in material and paint such as pullback, light coverage, insufficient coating, etc.
• Maintains work space cleanliness to ensure quality product.
• Positions completed product on skids and/or in containers per customer specifications.
• Keeps a clean and organized work area. Cleans hopper, gun, and booths as necessary.
• Performs multiple changeovers depending on color and gloss requirements based on customer specifications.

POWDER APPLICATOR:

• Moves switches and dials to start flow current and to activate conveyor and paint spraying equipment.
• Turns valves and observes gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station.
• Adjusts thermostat to maintain specified temperature in paint tanks.

SPRAY APPLICATOR:

• Performs color changes required by customer specifications.
• Applies specific coating to parts.
• Inspects raw castings for defects before powder is applied.
• Ensures color chip matches powder coat scheduled.
• Maintains cleanliness of booth, spray gun, hoppers and surrounding areas.
• Empties waste hoppers and returns powder to storage daily.
• Wears protective PPE such as respirators and Tyvek suit; follows all PPE requirements.

MASKER/DETAILER:

• Inspects parts for pre-paint and post paint defects.
• Applies masking material to parts as described in work documents.
• Secures masking material in place with appropriate tape or gummed material as determined in work instructions.
• Removes masking material and inspects areas for coverage where none is required.
• Applies rust preventative to unpainted surfaces.
• Packages parts to customer specifications.

APPLIES TO ALL SUB-HEADERS ABOVE:

• May help out in other areas of the plant.
• Regular attendance and other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality; meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Is consistently at work and on time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school completion or GED preferred. Prior experience with powder coating preferred. Previous manufacturing experience required. Ability to lift up to 75# on a regular basis (Powder Coat, Spray, Load and Unload Operator), operate hoist equipment and ability to work in a hot environment required. Must be able to work with little supervision. Must be able to follow directions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.