Powder Coat Technician II (Swing Shift)

A-dec•Newberg, OR

About The Position

The Powder Coat Technician II performs routine and repetitive pre- and post-coating operations, including finishing, hand deburring, parts cleaning and routing, basic drilling and tapping, masking or racking parts for painting, and operating equipment in the assigned area. The technician sets up and operates painting equipment in production areas—including prep, package, manual paint booth, and auto paint booth—and performs related secondary activities with minimal supervision. The role inspects work for quality and productivity standards, follows safety guidelines and required PPE practices, interprets blueprints and production documentation, and routes parts using material-handling equipment. The technician participates in continuous-improvement efforts, helps improve processes and tooling, maintains an organized workstation, and completes required documentation. The role may include training less-experienced technicians and performing pretreatment duties as assigned. A-dec describes its workplace as inclusive, with an emphasis on team-member well-being, learning, and career advancement. Employment requires a background check and a screen for illegal drug use. Candidates for US-based positions must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Typically 1–2 years of Powder Coat manufacturing experience.
Ability to fulfill the requirements of a Powder Coat Technician I.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; follow written and oral instructions; and troubleshoot problems when necessary.
Demonstrated manual dexterity.
Basic knowledge of ISO procedures.
Ability to inspect assigned work and the work of others using blueprints and measuring tools, such as electronic coating thickness testers, gauges, or other required equipment.
Knowledge of common tooling types and ability to identify common material types.
Ability to perform basic shop math calculations.
Computer skills.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds routinely and occasionally up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Manual hand dexterity to grasp and operate tools and equipment repetitively.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift.
Ability to wear respiratory protection and comply with OSHA respirator-use requirements.
Authorization to work in the United States for US-based positions; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Successful completion of a background check and screen for illegal drug use.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate painting equipment in the production area, including prep, package, manual paint booth, and auto paint booth operations.
Perform secondary activities in the assigned area, including finishing, hand deburring, cleaning, routing, basic drilling and tapping, masking, and racking parts.
Inspect assigned work and maintain quality and productivity standards while following safety guidelines and using required PPE.
Interpret job-related blueprints, work orders, production checklists, and method sheets.
Route parts safely and efficiently using material-handling equipment.
Participate in department continuous-improvement efforts and implement improvements to processes, programs, tooling, and fixturing.
Collaborate with the team to maintain a neat and organized workstation.
Complete documentation required by applicable policies and procedures.
Participate in pass-down communication with shift peers and leadership.
Train less-experienced Powder Coating Technicians when needed.
Perform pretreatment duties when assigned.