Industrial Powder Coating Technician

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)