Powder Coater
About The Position
SJS Industrial, a veteran owned media blasting, industrial painting, powder coating, and light fabrication shop in Virginia Beach, VA, that serves military and maritime customers, is seeking a full-time, experienced professional Powder Coater. The role will initially involve working Monday through Friday from 6am to 2:30pm, with a transition to the 1st Shift and then to the 2nd Shift (12:00pm to 9:30pm). Occasional Saturday or evening shifts may be required for special projects with tight deadlines, but the primary goal is a steady Monday through Friday 40-hour work week, with potential for occasional overtime. The ideal candidate will have recent technical experience applying industrial or marine coatings to metal components, enjoy collaborating in a fast-paced team environment, and demonstrate conscientious and careful workmanship to meet customer technical requirements.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in powder coating
- Be able to pass an in-person Powder Coat performance test
- Demonstrated career experience powder coating in an industrial or maritime/marine environment.
- Understand the basic physical properties and mechanics of powder Coating for metals.
- Be able to understand and accurately interpret line drawings, specifications, and technical details shown on work orders to be able to correctly apply the right type/brand, color, and mil thickness of Powder Coating.
- Strong communication skills (because of safety concerns, the need to communicate about potential hazards with others, and to fill in technical paperwork, which requires verbal accuracy and specificity)
- Ability to see and hear clearly, stand, walk, bend over, crouch, and lift and carry objects that are up to 30 pounds in weight.
- Must be physically capable of spending the majority of every work shift standing, moving, or walking.
- Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and background check.
Responsibilities
- Operate all equipment following Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) instructions for safety and correct use.
- Start up and shut down powder coating booths; ensure the proper operation of the oven to cure parts for the specified amount of time.
- Before commencing each shift, inspect applicator guns, air compressors/pumps, and related tools and equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Coordinate with maintenance technicians to schedule regular preventative maintenance, thereby ensuring maximum uptime of Powder Coating booth, Oven and other equipment.
- Coat objects at the correct mil thickness; observe equipment, booth gauges, and control panels as necessary to achieve optimal coating.
- Regularly update senior personnel about the general operational status of the booths, ovens, and equipment, and any emergent issues or problems.
- Make suggestions to leadership about how to improve speed, quality, or efficiency of production.
- Other production-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager, Coatings Supervisor, or the company officers.
Benefits
- 7 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- 80 hours of PTO
- comprehensive medical, dental, vision package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
