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
• 6 months of previous powder coat experience required.
• 2 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.