Powder Coat Engineering Technician - 1st Shift

OMT-Veyhl is looking for a Powder Coat Engineering Technician - 1st Shift. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, is mechanically inclined, and a drive to deliver the highest quality and on-time delivery of products to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY: Operates, trouble shoot, programs, and coordinates maintenance for the powder coat line under the guidance of the Powder Coat Engineer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program application equipment.
• Operation of Nordson COD system.
• Coordinates daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks related to both powder coat lines.
• Perform daily quality checks and preventative maintenance on equipment; nozzles, scrap, booths, paint room
• Keep titration levels at acceptable level for both powder coat lines.
• Assist with changing out racks for powder lines.
• Assist with preparing racks/hooks/assembly components for burn-off.
• Repair racks and wash system risers.
• Stocks powder for both paint rooms.
• Paints metal components as needed.
• Maintain inventory on paint line materials and equipment.
• Train employees on both powder coat lines.
• Coordinate and maintains powder coat lines for tour ready 24/7.
• Provide daily process support to paint line engineer and supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be proficient in operation and set-up of powder coat equipment.
• Experience in operation and setup of handguns, hoppers, wash lines, and paint booths.
• Must be able to perform paint line quality checks: including wash titrations and gloss and millage readings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to teach/train employees the necessary skills and processes in setup and operation of paint equipment.
• Must be team player.
• Ability to read prints.
• Basic mechanical ability to understand automated equipment how to diagnose issues and problem solve.
• Ability to use tape measure and calipers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma.
• Paint line experience.
• Leadership experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information with co-workers.
• The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position.
• The employee may occasionally be required to traverse within the facility.
• The employee will constantly operate equipment and handle material that requires dexterity, grip, and detection of minute details in materials, tools and/or equipment.
• The employee may be required to ascend/descend and position themselves around equipment, tools, and fixturing.
• The employee must frequently move, lift, and/or transport components, tools, and equipment ranging from 10 – 60 pounds.
• Specific abilities required by this job include the ability to perceive items up close, observe items in the distance, distinguish between colors, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30