The pay range for this position is based on experience and skill level. We are currently accepting applications for experienced line powder coaters and batch coaters.

This position is for the weekend shift (3) 12-hour shifts, Friday-Sunday, 5A to 5P. If all 36 hours are worked each week with no unexcused absences, tardies, or early leaves, employees on this shift will be paid an additional 4 hours. OT hours may also be available as volume permits.

The powder coating department also provides a team performance incentive that adds additional dollars for every hour worked to the base rate for meeting and exceeding performance goals. This incentive is paid weekly.

We are also considering experienced applicants for (1) lead coater role that also provides additional incentives for performance.

Apply now to get a jumpstart in your coating career!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Powder Coater to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in powder coating and be able to apply a durable, high-quality finish to various metal products. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of quality in their work and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Basic Function:

The basic function of this position is to ensure that all parts are coated according to the requirements as described in the process manual.

Reporting Relationship

The coater will report to the supervisor and/or quality. In the event the supervisor and/or quality is not available they will report to the plant manager.

Job Requirements

Ability to lift, push, pull up to 55 lbs on your own and up to 70 lbs with a team lift or equipment assistance
Ability to walk, bend, stoup, crouch, kneel, climb, stand for 10 hours
Ability to hold and operate a powder coating gun, with full-range wrist mobility (side to side, circular, and up and down motions) for 10 hours
Ability to work in high temperatures
Ability to communicate needs and concerns in a timely manner
Ability to read and understand process sheets
Ability to hear horns, buzzers, and an intercom page, and respond accordingly
Ability to wear proper PPE- respirators (as needed), safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, and steel toe shoes or boots
Ability to recognize differences in colors, thickness of powder, and any contamination within the powder
Ability to demonstrate flexibility between coating lines and/or batch is a plus!

Duties and Responsibilities

Properly set up booth/guns to successfully coat parts
Document and monitor the following for consistent coating each time: Air, powder, KV settings
Identify the following: proper air, powder and KV settings, proper tooling: flight bars, jigs, hooks, chains etc.; jig/hook placement; minimum and maximum height allowances
Identify and verify the following: Part numbers/names, inconstantly hung parts, initiate process improvements, keep work area organized and clear from unnecessary debris
Verify proper densities
Identify and remove damaged, unprepared parts from the line
Follow production schedule and identify any urgent or new parts
Report any broken equipment or tools to supervisor in a timely manner
Verify process sheets for each part, and notify supervisor when one is not available, or changes need to be made
Communicate clearly with other coaters to ensure the line runs smoothly and effectively and avoid down time
Perform booth maintenance weekly (this may require weekend work)
Maintain inventory of necessary equipment related to the booth/gun, and not mix parts from other equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

In addition to powder coating, do you happen to have any prior wet coating experience? Powder coating experience is required but wet coating is just an added bonus. Applicants will not be judged based on their prior wet coating experience or lack thereof
This position is for the Weekend Shift, Friday through Sunday, (3) 12 hour shifts from 5 am to 5 pm. Are you able to work this schedule? If not please let us know here. We may have openings come available for 1st or 2nd shift in the very near future
Please describe your experience level operating a powder coating application gun and your booth or batch coating knowledge. We’d like to learn about your level of expertise!

Experience:

recent powder coating : 1 year (Required)
applying custom or textured powder coating: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

North East, PA 16428 (Required)

Work Location: In person

F3 Metalworx

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