MC FL - Powder Coat Technician
About The Position
The Powder Coat Technician performs preparation, application, curing, and inspection activities for marine components and assemblies to meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and production requirements. The role includes preparing parts, operating powder-coating and pretreatment equipment, applying coatings in accordance with work instructions and specifications, monitoring process parameters, inspecting finished products, and completing production and quality records. The technician also performs equipment cleaning and routine maintenance, assists with troubleshooting coating defects, and follows safety, chemical-handling, ventilation, fire-prevention, and hazardous-waste procedures. The position is based in Fort Pierce, Florida. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or other conditions less desirable than those typically found in an office. Typical workdays are 10 hours. Travel and overtime are required when necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience coating complex fabricated assemblies, structural components, tubing, and intricate geometries.
- Experience with multi-stage wash and pretreatment systems.
- Knowledge of cleaning, rinsing, conversion coatings, and surface preparation.
- General computer knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers in written and oral form.
- Knowledge of and adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Previous marine tower powder-coating experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare components and assemblies for powder coating through cleaning, pretreatment, masking, plugging, and surface preparation.
- Operate and adjust powder-coating equipment, including spray guns, booth systems, wash and pretreatment systems, and curing ovens.
- Apply powder coatings according to work instructions, process parameters, and coating manufacturer requirements.
- Verify coating materials, colors, and finishes against job orders, drawings, and specifications.
- Hang, rack, and position parts for proper coating coverage, drainage, safe handling, and production flow.
- Monitor application and curing parameters, including film build and oven time and temperature.
- Inspect finished parts for coverage, finish, color, film thickness, cure, and visible defects.
- Identify and report nonconforming product; perform approved touch-ups and rework while maintaining quality and traceability requirements.
- Complete production paperwork and quality records, including material usage, process checks, inspection results, and nonconformance documentation as applicable.
- Clean and change over equipment, and perform preventive maintenance on coating equipment, booth areas, wash systems, and ovens.
- Monitor pretreatment process conditions and follow chemical concentration, temperature, and process-control requirements.
- Assist with troubleshooting coating defects, including poor adhesion, inconsistent coverage, contamination, orange peel, and finish irregularities.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and perform standard 5S activities.
- Follow PPE, chemical-handling, ventilation, fire-prevention, hazardous-waste, and applicable SDS procedures.
- Comply with company safety policies and hazardous-waste disposal procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
