What are the responsibilities and job description for the Powder Coater II position at Premier Pump & Power?
Description
Premier Pump & Power is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial pumps and energy solutions. We specialize in large, custom, portable pump packages, and our products are renowned for their performance, serviceability, and built-in quality. We proudly serve thousands of customers from our global headquarters in Vancouver, Washington and our new manufacturing factory in Houston, Texas.
We need someone who can set up and use powder coating equipment to apply coating to various parts and accessories. You will be responsible for material and parts preparation for the powder coating and/or painting of fabricated steel items through different techniques.
You will report to the Fabrication Supervisor
Responsibilities
- Prepare parts for coating and follow all principles and practices of powder coating application.
- Able to switch between different colors of powder for Powder Coating
- Preparation of enclosure parts for Powder Coating
- Manage powder coating equipment to ensure quality results
- Efficiently apply powder paint to parts with high quality finish
- Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment
- Perform other jobs within the department as needed by supervisor
- Hanging parts on racks to prep for powder coat
- Compare parts to blueprints as your hanging to ensure part is correct
- Hand washing / tac cloth parts
- Inspect parts prior to powder coating to check for and weld or forming defects
- Powder coating parts using electrostatic spray gun
- Paying attention to detail of cure time for different powders and thickness of parts
- Checking mill thickness with our gauge reader on every part to ensure they are properly coated
- Watching consumables (powder coat, powder gun consumables, cleaners, etc.)
- Prioritizing jobs according to schedule
- Maintaining clean and organized area
- Must be able to use excel
- Help in sandblast as needed
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of powder coating experience
- 1 years of sandblasting experience preferred
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively
- Strong attention to detail
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k) company matches up to 4% of employee contributions
- Vacation (up to 40 hours Vacation time accrued in years 1-3, pro-rated in year 1 based on start date)
- Paid Sick Leave
- 8 paid holidays per calendar year
Employment will be conditioned upon passing a drug screen and background check
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Premier Pump & Power makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including Washington State's Fair Chance Act relating to an applicant's criminal history.
Monday-Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
