Powder Coat Painter

The Schebler Company • Bettendorf, IA

1d • $25 - $26

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Powder Coat Painter applies powder coat and paint finishes in a sheet metal fabrication shop and supports the full coating process, from preparing and hanging parts through inspecting and packaging finished products for shipment. The position applies finishes to blueprints and customer specifications, operates and maintains coating and blasting equipment, checks completed parts for quality, records work hours and material usage, and maintains a clean and safe work area. The position reports to the General Foreman.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of previous industrial painting, blasting, and/or powder coating experience.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow customer specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, bend, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coat and paint finishes according to blueprints and/or customer specifications.
• Wash and clean parts before coating.
• Hang parts on racks or fixtures for coating.
• Load products into and operate the blasting machine to achieve the desired finish.
• Set up, operate, and maintain coating equipment while following safety procedures.
• Inspect finished parts for defects, adjust colors, and correct finish issues as needed.
• Package completed parts safely and accurately for shipment.
• Record and report working hours and material usage.
• Identify faulty operations, defective material, or unusual situations and report them to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area, including caring for tools and managing equipment inventory.
• Follow safety and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP, with shares accumulating over time at no cost to employees and cashable upon retirement or departure.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• More job security and a voice in company operations through the employee-owner culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED