Job Summary

Seeking a skilled Powder Coat Technician/Metal Product Finisher to join our team. Schedule is four 10 hour days; Monday-Thursday 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Position will train on day shift then transition to evening shift. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right detail-oriented person. Pay depends on experience, ranging between $14-18 per hour, including benefits: health insurance, vacation pay, holiday pay and 401(k) retirement. The position will be responsible for assisting in the production and assembly of various metal parts. The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Powder Coat Technician

- Operate electrostatic powder spray gun and related equipment.

- Determine appropriate preparation of surfaces and application of powder coating.

- Perform surface prep, masking, and plugging.

- Inspect parts for quality/defects before and after coating.

- Operate cure oven.

- Operate controls and functions of powder coating equipment.

- Clean, maintain, and store tools and powder coating equipment.

- Follow all safety procedures and protocols.

- Perform preventive maintenance on powder coating equipment.

- Ensure quality control sign off and inspection are complete.

- Interpret technical documentation to determine correct paint application and surface finish.

- Determine appropriate preparation of surfaces and application of paint.

- Log production parts and processes into quality and inventory control systems.

Metal Product Finisher

- Perform product assembly and testing according to specifications

- Utilize hand tools, machinery, and equipment for production tasks

- Maintain a clean and organized work environment

- Metal preparation work such as sanding, sand blasting, grinding, drilling, grooving, edging and other operations to bring parts into tolerance and prepare for coating.

- Perform production spray powder painting or dip operations involving liquid anti-rust of metal products requiring finishes.

- Assemble final products by riveting pieces together to meet with specified tolerances.

- Weld pieces into final products, weld parts to finish product.

- Measure parts for quality based on quality management procedures and requirements.

- Log production parts and processes into quality and inventory control systems.

Experience

- Prior experience in welding, metal working, or related fields is preferred

- Proficiency in using hand tools and machinery

- Proficiency in final finishing on metal products using hand tools and power tools

- Knowledge of metal finishing techniques

- Knowledge of powder coat application and curing

- Mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting and maintenance tasks

Job Summary

We are seeking a Water Jet Operator to join our team on Night Shift. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment used to cut metal with water and garnet. Pay depends on experience, ranging between $18-22 per hour, including benefits: health insurance, vacation pay, holiday pay and 401(k) retirement. Schedule is Monday-Thursday 2:30 pm to 1:00 am. Training will be 3-4 weeks on Day Shift Monday-Thursday 5:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Responsibilities

- Operate, maintain, trouble shoot and repair Water Jet Gantry and Pump systems

- Use precision measuring instruments to ensure parts meet specifications

- Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machine

- Perform basic math calculations to verify dimensions and quantities

- Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate large numbers of parts

- Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result

- Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly

- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality

- Log production parts and processes into quality and inventory control systems

- Maintain, trouble shoot and repair vibratory systems

- Keep inventory of consumable and repair parts

- Keep department area clean and cut up scrap for recycling

- Finish parts as appropriate – rotate parts through vibratories, ream parts, remove burrs from parts, etc.

Skills

- Proficiency in operating and maintaining hydraulic, gantry and pump equipment

- Knowledge of CNC table operating (plasma, saw, water, etc.)

- Knowledge of metal working and machine setups

- Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with colleagues

- Attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures

- Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and hand tools

- Ability to read blueprints and work instructions

- Proficiency in using logic controllers for machine programming

- Knowledge of materials handling and forklift operation is required