Powder Painter - West Bend

Metalcraft of Mayville•West Bend, WI

10d

About The Position

The Powder Painter applies powder paint to production parts and may assist with other production operations within the paint department. The role requires powder application knowledge, strong teamwork, attention to detail, and good housekeeping and organizational skills. The position reports to the Paint Supervisor and may involve work on either first or second shift; second shift includes a $2.50 shift premium. The Powder Painter must be able to perform all tasks of a Paint Tech 3 and help in all areas of the paint department when needed.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and coordinate work with other departments.
Ability to take direction and execute tasks efficiently.
Knowledge of basic print reading and torque values.
Two years of powder application experience, unless promoted within the department.
Basic computer knowledge.
High school degree, diploma, or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to multitask.
Strong basic math skills.
General understanding of metric and standard measurement systems.
Take quality concerns seriously and address them promptly.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a highly technical environment.
Previous experience working in a powder coat department.
Previous paint application experience.
Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Apply powder using a manual powder gun.
Troubleshoot powder application issues.
Clean powder equipment for color changes and perform color changes on automatic powder application equipment.
Follow the powder room coordinator’s directions for applying powder to specific areas of parts.
Advance skills throughout the powder application process.
Maintain good housekeeping and organization, including keeping the room dust free.
Perform tasks of a Paint Tech 3 when required.
Perform preventative maintenance on the line as required.
Report bad racking or needed improvements that could affect quality.
Mark defective product to prevent it from reaching customers.
Work overtime to support customer demands or perform preventative maintenance.
Comply with corporate and plant safety standards.
Help in all areas of the paint department when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.