As a Powder Coat Technician, you will maintain and operate the Powder Coat System and Dip Tanks in order to meet the production schedule in a timely and efficient manner and make necessary corrections.
Currently there is an opening for a Powder Coat Technician in our Panels division on 1st shift (6:30a - 2:30p. Monday - Friday)
Panels Powder Coat Technician: Starting at $20.98 per hour on 1st Shift!
Key Responsibilities:
- Start up the paint line and related equipment at the beginning of the shift.
- Measure concentrations of chemical tanks
- Maintain daily log of chemical concentrations and operating parameters
- Verify correct quality, color and material to be used.
- Verifies materials against work orders to confirm proper type and quantity.
- Review schedule and prioritize work orders accordingly
- Assist staging materials for production
- Follows process specifications, test methods, and applicable process documentation to maintain process control
- Make proper settings to oven, paint booth and line speed.
- Perform all reasonably related duties assigned.
- Know what hook to use and how to hang parts for the best finish.
- Clean up scrap, cardboard, and skids.
- Maintain proper levels of materials and supplies in production areas.
- Make disposition of rejected materials.
- Maintain constant communication with the powder coat technician and supervisors in extrusions, doors, and shipping.
- Load and unload baskets for dip tank system.
- Move materials to and from powder coat department and ensure the powder material is rotated "FIFO"
- Clean and maintain paint booth, room, and surrounding areas.
- Perform daily inspection of equipment for safety and working order and advise supervisor of needed repairs.
- Completes necessary paperwork including DMNs.
- Assist other departments as necessary.
- Read work orders and follow instructions.
- Frequently asks production area if they need help.
- Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
- Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods.
- Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.
- Continually looks for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of previous powder coat experience required.
- 3 to 5 years of powder coat experience preferred.
- Solid math skills
- Mechanically inclined
- Ability to work overtime.
Requirements:
- Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR Regulations. Therefore, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident ('Green Card').
Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's light weight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.
Plascore Benefits:
Bonus Programs
- $1,200 Sign-On Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
- $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
- Profit Sharing Bonus - Paid out each quarter.
Health Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
- New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
- Prorated 2 weeks of paid vacation to start with yearly increases (2 additional days each year) up to a maximum of 6 weeks.
- Prorated 4 weeks of unpaid leave decreases yearly as more paid vacation is earned until maximum of 6 weeks paid vacation.
- 10 weeks of paid vacation for 11th year (4 weeks of paid vacation awarded for 10 years of service + 6 weeks earned)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth IRA
- 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
- Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Child Care
- Flex Spending Account for childcare
- Tri-Share childcare program
Company Events
- Annual company picnic
- Annual golf outing
- Annual holiday party
Other Perks
- White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
- Clean work environment
- Smooth pace of work
- Family owned and operated.
- Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
- Bi-Weekly Pay
We are an EEO employer dedicated to workforce diversity.
