Powder Coat Technician

EarthQuaker Devices is looking for an additional Powder Coat Technician. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 to 4, position based in Akron, OH. This person will function as part of a team in our enclosure production department. Along with other various duties, they will use powder coating techniques on various materials that will meet or exceed company or customer requirements. If you're an enthusiastic and positive professional who is looking to work in a dynamic environment, then this role might be great for you!

About EarthQuaker Devices

Top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, EarthQuaker Devices create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Long & McQuade and Thomann. EarthQuaker Devices has sold over 250,000 units.

The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals and we have a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity. This is evidenced by our policies, training, and workplace culture. We have created an open, honest, and transparent culture that doesn’t shy away from hard conversations leading to positive individual, company, industry, and societal change. We partner with and advocate for BIPOC, LGBTQ , and cis women musicians, those with disabilities, and religious minorities and we strive to make the music industry a place where all can create and thrive. We encourage folks from these and other oppressed groups to apply. Please contact info@earthquakerdevices.com for information about accommodations.

Full time employees have access to our benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, and parental leave.

Responsible for performing preparation work and application of powder coat while ensuring to meet required thickness, color, and cosmetic requirements as directed by leadership. Supervise equipment and process to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

• Clean and prepare surfaces for powder coating by necessary methods.
• Operate powder spray guns and related equipment including - but not limited to - sandblasting machines, hopper and booth collection systems to optimal performance.
• Operate the cure/dry ovens with the ability to adjust/keep in safe and appropriate operating range.
• Monitors operating supplies, provides production count to manager.
• Monitors parts as necessary for equipment maintenance.
• Meet company/department coating standards for efficiency, quality, and productivity. Brings any issues or concerns to leadership's attention. Follow all principles and practices of powder coat application.
• Ensure uniform and proper powder coating and viscosity quality by performing visual inspections or use of available equipment such as a thickness gauge.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance services on equipment as necessary. Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect and repair defects.
• Move, load, and unload parts as necessary from racks and other equipment, or into and out of the powder coating area as necessary using appropriate and safe lifting techniques.
• Ensure guidelines are being adhered to assuring a safe work environment, following all PPE and social distancing guidelines at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership including -but not limited to- operation of drill press, CNC router, UV printer, packing and handling of enclosures.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain a stationary position for entirety of shift, excluding breaks.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds to a height of 5 feet.
• Comfortable with working in high temperatures.
• Wear PPE for 8 hours, excluding breaks.
• 1-2 years experience in a machine shop or powder coating shop, and should be comfortable with operating various machinery.
• Familiar with safe operation and practices.
• Ability to learn to new systems.
• Experience with using computers, ability to learn new programs to operate machines, track job duration, and hours worked.
• Experience with UV printing or other printing techniques or machines a plus.

Work Conditions

• Some office environment.
• Regular exposure to shop environment.
• May have skin exposure to powders.
• Moderate to high noise level from operating machines.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Exposure to high heat in plant during summer months.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Computer Literacy
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Interpersonal Skills
• Math Aptitude
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Multitasking
• Oral Communication Skills
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Stress Tolerance & Management
• Teamwork
• Technical Communication
• Time Management
• Written Communication Skills

Experience

• Must maintain a current valid state driver’s license.
• Production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior knowledge of brand and products a plus.