Prep Tech

Wabtec•Duncan, SC

19h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing and coating manufactured parts for production, utilizing necessary tools and equipment for coating operations in an industrial setting. The position requires a team player with strong listening and communication skills.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED.
1+ years of Powder Coat experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
Must possess the knowledge, skill and ability to apply coating principles and practices; locate, identify and correct problems such as fisheye, poor adhesion or rough coatings.
Must have the knowledge and skill to set, use and read measuring instruments such as viscosity testers and thickness gages.
Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches.
Must possess the knowledge and ability to interpret various specifications and standards to determine color, coating thickness, applicable mixing instructions and any other factors that affect the finished product.
Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform coating operations in an industrial setting.
Must have good listening and communication skills.
Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

Responsibilities

Prepares (masks & clean), coats, and finishes metal and/or other surfaces.
Operates wet paint Graco system to spray industrial paint finishes on metal and other types of surfaces.
Inspects painted units for runs, debris, fisheye, and uncoated areas. Coated parts must be uniform in mil thickness, hardness, gloss level, and conform to specified color.
Inspects and replaces components on paint guns to ensure they are at optimum performance.
Performing daily checks and maintenance.
Assist in daily 5s and cleaning procedures.
Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from spray heads, and hoses.
Weekly replace air filters inside the paint booth.
Monthly respray of inside of paint booth with peel away coating.
Touches up defective areas of coated items.
Assists other operators as needed.
Assists others in obtaining solutions to quality and production issues.
Other duties as may be required or assigned.