Paint Technician
About The Position
Join the Cornwell Quality Tools Family as a Paint Technician! Own your future at Cornwell Quality Tools! As part of an Employee-Owned company, you benefit directly from your effort and our success. Join the Cornwell Family where your skills and contributions are valued every day! For over 100 years, Cornwell Quality Tools has been the trusted choice of professionals worldwide, delivering top-tier tools and unrivaled quality. Learn more at www.cornwelltools.com. Your Role: As a Paint Technician, you’ll help ensure our products meet Cornwell’s high standards for quality, durability, and appearance. This is a hands-on role focused on powder coating equipment, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and quality.
Requirements
- Vocational school or technical training, 2-4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of powder coating processes and equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance.
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions, procedures, and documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to use internal computer software and systems.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Operate manual, semi-automatic, and robotic powder coating spray systems.
- Complete color changes, create spray recipes and sequences, and track changeover times.
- Set and monitor bake/cure oven temperatures and process times.
- Inspect finished surfaces for defects and verify film thickness.
- Perform pretreatment quality control testing and make adjustments to out-of-spec parts.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and make necessary corrections.
- Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, cleaning, lubrication, and equipment adjustments.
- Maintain spray equipment, fixtures, blast cabinets, tools, and replacement wear items.
- Identify coating defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop, document, test, and maintain programs for paint equipment.
- Complete required production and quality documentation.
- Report equipment, process, safety, and quality concerns to leadership.
- Participate in continuous improvement and cross-training initiatives.
- Follow all company safety, quality, and operating procedures.
Benefits
- Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a wellness program offering significant savings on weekly medical premiums.
- Paid medical leave, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
- Competitive wages that reflect your skills and experience.
- Life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential support.
- Positive, engaging work culture with employee and family events throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
