Powder Coat Paint Operator

Labconco Corporation•Kansas City, MO

36d

About The Position

Labconco is a mid-sized, privately held company dedicated to building superior laboratory equipment. For more than 100 years, we have led the industry by focusing on quality, our customers, and our people. We take genuine pride in delivering the best equipment and service possible—and that commitment starts in our Production Areas! Our Paint Line Operators play a key role in this mission. They possess a basic working knowledge of powder-coating systems and support the daily operation of the department. Their attention to detail ensures a consistent, high-quality finish on every part that moves through our paint line.

Requirements

Have basic knowledge and understanding of powder coating systems and of the overall coating process as well as a keen eye for quality and part defects.
Be able to wear respirator and protective equipment (provided by the company)

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate the powder coating application equipment, ie, spray guns and booth.
Use proper coating techniques to result in proper thickness and a high quality finish.
Rework and repaint defective parts as needed.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on the various components of the coating system. Application equipment, wash system, ovens, conveyor, exercise good judgement in determining if the equipment is functioning properly and the materials are in good condition.
Loading and unloading parts on the conveyor, part prep prior to coating, part protection and use of the various tools and supplies associated with the coating system are all part of this job.