Powder Coating Technician

Hendrick Motorsports

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing parts using ceramic and powder coating techniques. Duties include surface preparation, equipment setup and maintenance, coating application, quality control, packaging, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Requirements

Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Oral Communication - ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, all having varying degrees of education and background.
Conceptual Thinking - ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
Decision Making - ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Detail-Oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Energetic - ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Enthusiastic - ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Friendly - ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Goal-Oriented - ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
Honesty/Integrity – ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Judgment - the ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Organized - possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Research Skills - ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Tactful - ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
GED
High School Diploma
Manufacturing
up to 3 years
High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year experience in an industrial painting or coatings environment preferred .
Knowledge of electrocoating or similar finishing processes is a plus.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment is preferred.
Basic understanding of electrical and chemical processes used in e-coating.
Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of basic chemistry.
Fork Lift certification
Proficiency in programming software and basic Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively with other departments and organizational team members.
The position requires regular and predictable attendance.
Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
The position is not remote and must work onsite.
Requires vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses.
Constantly manually manipulates, lifts/carries 10 pounds or less, and pushes/pulls 12 pounds or less.
Frequently stands, walks, reaches outward, bends, lifts/carries up to 75 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally sits, reaches above shoulder, squats or kneels, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.
Ability to distinguish between color variations to perform titrations.
Exposure to heat, noise, chemicals, and moving equipment.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
Comfortable working with chemicals and in a production environment.
Must be able to read blue prints and production orders.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
Ability to read technical documents, safety data sheets (SDS), and operating procedures.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Must be able to do basic shop math and measurements using calipers.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrocoating or similar finishing processes is a plus.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces to be coated and mask as needed
Optimally hung parts in preparation for efficient coating operations
Set up and maintain equipment (spray guns, booth, filters, etc.)
Operate equipment and machines in accordance with specific operational and safety instructions
Prepare ceramic coating mixings
Apply coatings following specifications as per instructions
Follow quality control and production processing procedures
Identify quality control issues and recommend solutions to quality challenges
Remove the product from the racks and disperse to the proper location
Wrap and package products correctly to be shipped and/or picked up
Spray powder on to parts using correct techniques to assure even, consistent and optimal coverage
Examination of finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications and quality control
Maintain proper housekeeping and keep all equipment and workspaces neat and clean
Other duties as assigned