Powder Coat Specialist

TRUMPF•Farmington, CT

About The Position

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges? Powder Coat Specialist will perform all painting-related processes to make sure that all parts are delivered in time and zero defect.

Requirements

Previous experience in an industrial/ manufacturing environment and/or powder coating area is preferred.
Knowledge in metal preparation and powder painting strongly preferred.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Two-year technical degree or the suitable combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MS Office products, quality and lean manufacturing techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

Load parts onto conveyor line and ensure proper preparation for paint/powder coating (tape, plug, bond, etc.).
Ensure parts are clean and dry before entering the paint/powder coat spray booth.
Unload parts from the conveyor line and ensure 100% quality of all parts.
Ensure that all parts are delivered in a manner that prevents damage or defects and with proper paperwork.
Follow and adhere to the rework policies when handling defective parts from final customer or internal production.
Must be able to effectively use area tools and equipment, such as forklifts, drill press, power drills, air tools, hand grinders/orbital tools, pressure washers, etc.
Deburr, grind and clean sheet metal parts that require touch-up or rework.
Ability to make necessary adjustments to cleaning solutions of parts wash line.
Assist in paint color changeovers at the spray booths.
Perform routine checks following the standard processes in the powder coat area.
Read and understand blueprints and written specifications (also in metric system).
Must have ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend and lift up to 70 lbs.
Support and perform 5S and preventive maintenance activities to maintain area equipment and environment.
Support Shop Floor Management in the area.
Improving all related processes.