What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Powder Coating Technician position at WET Design?
Lead Powder Coating Technician
North Hollywood, California
WHAT WE DO AT WET
WET has established itself as a visionary design company. Our designs blend form, material, patters, acoustics and more to create spectacular places that visitors connect with. WET has been chosen to create for some of the most high-profile clients in the world. With award-winning and groundbreaking projects ranging from residential to government and corporate projects, we design water features for small or large footprints.
We create projects that transform the way people experience nature’s elements. Our creations are multi-sensory, and we redefine the way people connect with the elements and with each other.
We master nature’s magic and with it create experiences. Experiences that include the world’s most moving water features, from The Fountains of Bellagio to The Dubai Fountain.
HOW CAN YOU ADD?
WET is a great environment for people who are talented, inquisitive, passionate, driven, team-oriented, problem solvers, and who do not give up—who seek brilliant solutions!
Commitment to excellence, a heart full of passion and a strong sense of urgency is essential for WET to succeed!
The Lead Powder Coat Technician is primarily responsible for interacting with production and assembly teams, safely operate the powder coating machines and equipment, lead production staff by example and taking full responsibility for department.
Requirements:
- Work as a team and maintain professionalism at all levels in the organization
- Powder coat steel, aluminum and various other materials and parts according to instructions and training
- Safely and proficiently operate tools and equipment needed to powder coat frames including racking, paint booth, and all spray gun parts and accessories
- Final preparation of powder coat parts through cleaning, tape removal, thread protection, stripping coating off of rework parts and deburring as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work area and awareness of surroundings
- Follow direction, procedures, and instructions for all work assignments
- Support all quality, safety, and environmental programs
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance; report to work on time
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time
Knowledge and Skills Needed:
- 8 years of Powder Coat application experience required
- 3 years of successful team leading experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Proficiency in the English language (written and oral)
- Ability to read and understand work instructions and basic drawings
- Basic math skills
- 5 year’s experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
- Powder coating / painting experience required
Working Conditions:
- Manufacturing plant; exposure to elements such as noise, dust, cold, heat, and/or odor
- Overtime as assigned
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, twist, squat, grasp, and work with tools above shoulder level.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods
WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with WET is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
