Powder Coater

Lenexa, Kansas
FullTime position

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Surface Preparation: Clean, degrease, sand, and mask parts prior to coating to ensure proper adhesion and a defect-free finish.

• Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and maintain electrostatic powder spray guns, rolling racks, and curing oven.

• Application: Apply uniform coats of powder paint to metal surfaces, ensuring proper thickness, coverage, and adherence to quality standards.

• Curing Process: Monitor oven temperatures and curing times to ensure coatings are baked correctly.

• Quality Control: Inspect finished parts for runs, sags, thin spots, contamination, or other defects. Touch up or re-coat items as necessary.

• Maintenance & Cleanup: Clean spray booths, guns, and equipment regularly to prevent color contamination and maintain a safe working environment.

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and handle chemicals and hazardous materials properly.

• Inventory & Production Tracking: Keep accurate records of completed parts, report material usage, and communicate any equipment malfunctions to management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: [5-7 years] of hands-on experience in batch type industrial powder coating.

• Technical Skills: Ability to operate electrostatic spray equipment and understand oven curing cycles.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., bend, reach, and work in a manufacturing environment.

• Attention to Detail: Strong eye for quality control and finish consistency.

• Reliability: Dependable work ethic and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.