Second Shift Powder Coat Paint Technician

Monti, Inc.•Santa Teresa, NM

About The Position

The Powder Coat Paint Technician sets up, operates, and powder coats a variety of surfaces and products. The role specializes in powder-coating operations and may also require surface preparation and other painting methods. The technician works independently and as part of a team, determines work sequences and required tools and materials, and generally performs assignments with little supervision. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a “Get it done” mindset.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
Ability to work 10-hour shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to wear a respirator if required.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
Ability to work in varying conditions, including extreme climates and environments with noise, dust, dirt, mobile equipment, and walking surfaces strewn with materials.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally and up to 35 pounds routinely, up to 10 times per hour; regularly push or pull 10 pounds for 1 to 10 hours per day.
Ability to perform combinations of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, and walking for 10 hours per day.
Ability to use all limbs and maintain dexterous, steady use of hands and arms for extended periods.
Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, with visual and audio awareness of the surrounding area.

Responsibilities

Coat sheet-metal surfaces using powder-paint spray guns and other devices.
Mask and hang products in preparation for powder coating.
Load and unload products for preparation and pre-heat and post-heat processes.
Powder coat products to the requested color and customer specifications.
Identify safe, productive racking and hanging methods to achieve high line density.
Package products and identify effective packaging practices.
Conduct coating-thickness tests.
Check completed work with supervisors and/or quality-control personnel to ensure it meets required standards and specifications.
Operate and maintain coating equipment and instruments, including curing ovens, blast booths, powder-coating booths, forklifts, coating-thickness gauges, infrared thermometers, a single-rail monorail system, and product carts.
Use and maintain coating instruments and supplies, including abrasive-blast nozzles, powder-coating guns, chemical steam-clean guns and systems, tape, plugs, razors or knives, sandpaper, pneumatic grinders and sanders, thickness testers, hooks, and wire.
Operate machines and equipment used in coating or painting processes.
Monitor machine gauges and equipment operation for defects or deviations from standards and make adjustments as necessary.
Assess powder airflow, adhesion, and coating quality through visual inspections and/or thickness gauges.
Record operational data on specified forms.
Follow or refer to work packages, specifications, drawings, and manufacturers’ technical guidance.
Work overtime when necessary.