Powder Coat Operator I

LED FastStart•Broussard, LA

About The Position

The Powder Coat Operator I works in a custom metal fabrication shop and is responsible for examining, taping, masking, hanging, washing, and applying powder coating to work surfaces. The operator follows LEM’s Quality Management System and customer expectations, ensuring finished products meet requirements before release. The role also involves maintenance and production tasks that support a safe, efficient work environment and requires attention to detail and pride in workmanship. This position reports to the Coatings Manager and starts at 40 or more hours per week. Pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical, and PFT/FIT testing are required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous powder coating experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to learn and comply with safety techniques and terminology.
Ability to learn and comply with basic manufacturing processes, concepts, and procedures.
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read, interpret, evaluate, and respond to procedures, specifications, drawings, and requirements.
Understanding of basic mathematical principles and measurement processes, including length, diameter, and counts.
Ability to read and operate a tape measure and caliper.
Strong attention to detail.
Solid work ethic and pride in workmanship.
Effective verbal, written, and communication skills.
Ability to learn and apply surface preparation skills, including examining, taping, masking, hanging, and washing products, and to use appropriate tools for each procedure.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Comply with quality system requirements and specifications.
Comply with safety system requirements and wear proper PPE and uniforms.
Perform work safely, responsibly, and efficiently; maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Follow oral instructions to perform necessary processes.
Inspect machines and equipment for proper operation and mechanical integrity, and maintain assigned equipment according to procedures.
Produce test sample plates for job specifications when required.
Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine operations.
Identify and locate materials and parts for assigned jobs.
Track and document materials throughout projects, including deficiency logs and powder tracking.
Track time throughout projects using project management software.
Set up and safely operate an overhead crane.
Develop leadership skills and lead groups within a project when required.
Set up and safely operate assigned equipment, including hand tools, drills, grinders, vacuums, powder coating machines, and respirators, according to procedures.
Examine and feel workpiece surfaces for defects.
Tape and/or mask products according to specifications and instructions.
Hang products on rack systems according to procedures.
Wash and prepare product surfaces according to washing procedures.
Operate powder coating machines according to project specifications.
Prepare product aesthetics for final inspection and ensure outputs meet requirements before release.
Assist in other facility areas as needed or assigned, including overtime when necessary.
Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.