Powder Coating Tech

Warn believes that every team member plays a significant contribution role in our success. We enable our customers with the tools they need to work and play outdoors. This position description is designed to outline the primary duties of the role, qualifications, and job scope. Just as we do not want our customers to be limited in the outdoor space, we do not want to limit our employees nor the organization to just the work that is identified. It is our expectation that each team member will serve their customers wherever, whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Powder Coating Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of powder coating and blasting equipment, ensuring high-quality finishes on various surfaces.

The Powder Coating Technician will play a crucial role in maintaining the high quality and durability of our products through efficient and precise powder coating and blasting processes. If you have the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and operate powder coating and blasting equipment, including guns, booths, and curing ovens.
• Select appropriate powder coatings based on job requirements, ensuring proper adhesion and finish.
• Follow all Traveler procedures needed for each product.
• Maintain ability to Powder coat columns in less than 20 minus and maintain a re-coat level of less than 5%.
• Adjust and monitor equipment settings to achieve desired coating thickness and appearance.
• Conduct quality checks on coated products to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for coating, including degreasing, sanding, blastingand masking.
• Inspect materials for defects, such as rust or dents, and address any issues before the coating process.
• Perform regular maintenance on powder coating equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions or issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff to address any mechanical or electrical problems.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to powder coating processes and materials.
• Document any deviations from standard procedures and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other team members to prioritize and schedule powder coating jobs.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and quality control personnel.
• Conduct visual inspections of finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Address any issues with coatings, such as uneven application or color variations.
• Ability to read tape measures and protractors. (digital & non-digital)
• Maintain understanding of Powder lift controls.
• Have basic understanding of Powder Coating / Sandblast troubleshooting procedures.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in powder coating is a plus.
• Prior experience as a Powder Coating Technician in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of powder coating equipment, application techniques, and curing processes.
• Must be able to read a tape measure, and protractor.
• Must be able to lift up to 80lbs
• Must be able to perform Team Lifts as needed.
• Familiarity with different types of coatings, materials, and their applications.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of safety regulations and environmental compliance.
• Ability to understand written work instructions and procedures written in English, prints, and tool gauges, measuring devices and inspection tools.
• Enthusiastic adoption and consistent demonstration of our Core Values.
• Well-reasoned decision making with a high attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

Availability Requirements:

Shifts:

Monday to Friday - 6am to 2:30pm with occasional overtime as needed.

Due to the nature and scope of the essential functions of this position, the importance of personal interactions with coworkers, and the availability of job-related tools, equipment and resources at work, performance of the essential functions requires regular, consistent availability, accessibility, and presence on-site.

Approximately 40 hours / week may be required to efficiently perform the job duties of this position, including presence at designated internal and external meetings. This position may also require availability and accessibility to respond to and address emergencies and critical situations outside of normal business operating hours in the early mornings, evenings and/or during weekends. Overtime may be scheduled and required to meet departmental needs.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write, verbalize and comprehend instructions and correspondence at the highest levels in the English language. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other team members. Advanced conflict resolution skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Must have mathematical skills equivalent to those required under degree requirements. Higher skills may be required depending on actual job duties.

Physical and Visual Activities:

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Acuity-Far, Acuity-Near, Depth Perception, and Field of Vision.

Physical Demands:

May require a combination of sitting, standing, and walking. May require lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

Must be able to work in a shop environment, as well as a usual office environment. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold and hot temperatures, chemicals, and vapors.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software:

Personal computer, fax machine, copy machine, other office equipment, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint. May minimally operate test equipment and/or basic hand tools.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Receive, understand, evaluate, and appropriately respond to communications from employees, members of management, customers, vendors, and visitors using available technology, in person and in a public setting when necessary.

Maintain professional and respectful communication style to ensure reactions and responses to both emergency and non-emergency situations serve as an example to others of appropriate workplace communications.

Provide intellectually sound and well-reasoned answers, recommendations, and solutions to identified business problems, issues and/or questions.

Observe and detect product anomalies, quality deficiencies and potential safety hazards using sound, vibration, appearance, temperature, performance, and other measurable quality control indicators.

Move to, from and within the designated work area frequently and consistently throughout the workday and regularly throughout our building and/or across property site locations, possibly during inclement weather.

Lift, transport and/or move a specified amount of weight frequently each day in the performance of regular duties as outlined below with respect to each machining area. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and descending a stepladder may also be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Warn Industries is committed to providing FMLA and equal opportunities for all applicants. Warn Industries recruits, hires, trains, and promotes team members in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. For more information on FMLA, EEO and EPPA regulations, you can check out our career page located at www.warn.com.

Warn Industries hires U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and be able to provide verification of their status as a Non-Foreign person as defined by International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Section 120.14- 120.16. Warn Industries uses E-Verify for eligibility verification to work in the U.S. For more information on E-verify, you can visit www.e-verify.com