Powder Coat Operator

nVent • Richland, MS

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About The Position

The Powder Coat Operator prepares copper bars and operates powder coating and oven equipment to produce parts that meet specifications and production requirements. The role involves confirming job requirements and quantities with the Lead person, reviewing prints as needed, preparing and hanging bars, entering commands for pre-programmed machine instructions, monitoring operation, inspecting finished pieces, and maintaining a clean work area. The operator may also roll sheets of aluminum into a defined radius using a plate roll machine.

Requirements

• Basic ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th and read prints.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively based on production schedules and changing needs.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to manually lift items up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.

Responsibilities

• Confer with the Lead person to confirm job requirements and quantities, and review prints as needed to verify configuration and dimensions.
• Check the epoxy powder tank, add powder as needed, and spread it with a rake.
• Buff copper bars, apply masking material, clean the bars, and hang them on the machine rack.
• Enter commands to activate pre-programmed machine instructions.
• Manipulate controls and enter commands to start the oven.
• Observe and listen to machine operation to detect malfunctions and notify the supervisor of issues.
• Measure and inspect pieces for conformance to specifications and notify the supervisor of discrepancies.
• Verify that the correct quantity has been produced.
• Clean the machine and keep the work area clear of scrap and debris.
• Roll sheets of aluminum into a defined radius using a plate roll machine.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Potential supplemental benefits include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal and identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed