Powder Coating Assistant

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Supports STULZ powder coating operations through part preparation, masking, loading, unloading, inspection support, packaging, and housekeeping. Reports to the Foreman and receives daily task direction from the qualified Powder Coater. Performs only tasks for which training and authorization have been completed.

• Preparation: Follow work orders and visual instructions; verify part identity, quantity, finish, and routing. Inspect for contamination, moisture, sharp edges, and damage; use only approved preparation materials and methods.
• Masking: Apply and remove specified plugs, caps, and tape. Protect threads, sealing surfaces, and other designated features without obstructing required grounding contacts.
• Loading: Inspect hooks and racks; follow approved capacity, spacing, balance, and grounding requirements. Load from designated safe positions using appropriate lifting assistance. Report damaged or contaminated supports.
• Line support: Coordinate part flow with the Powder Coater; watch for unstable loads, collisions, spills, abnormal motion, and dust escape. Request a stop when work cannot be completed safely.
• Unloading and packaging: Confirm parts are safe to handle, use assigned thermal protection, protect finished surfaces, and maintain counts, labels, and traceability during unloading and transfer.
• Quality :
  Compare parts with approved visual standards; perform measurements only after training. Segregate questionable parts and obtain authorized disposition before rework or release.
• Housekeeping and limits :
  Clean assigned accessible areas and handle labeled waste as instructed. Do not independently spray, change recipes or process settings, dose chemicals, reset safety trips, or perform maintenance without separate qualification and authorization.

Qualifications:

Perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation; follow written, verbal, and pictorial instructions; recognize hazards; communicate concerns; and maintain accurate records. HR reviews accommodation requests.

Demonstrate safe material handling, masking, hanging, unloading, and basic defect recognition. Know when to stop and obtain assistance rather than adjust equipment.

• Controls and housekeeping :
  Keep guards, ventilation, grounding, and interlocks effective. Prevent powder accumulation and dust clouds; use approved cleaning equipment, not an ordinary shop vacuum or uncontrolled sweeping/blowdown. Keep ignition sources out of restricted areas.
• PPE and chemicals: Use assigned eye/face, hand, foot, body, hearing, and respiratory protection. Inspect PPE; follow SDS, labels, hygiene rules, and approved chemical-handling procedures. Do not select respirators or substitute chemicals independently.
• Hazardous energy: Keep clear of conveyor and equipment danger zones. Do not clear jams, remove guards, service filters, or enter equipment without required controls and authorization. Emergency stops do not replace energy isolation.
• Environmental protection :
  Keep powder, process liquids, filters, and cleanup residues in designated systems or labeled containers. Do not discharge to drains or change waste-handling practices without site authorization.
• Stop-work and emergencies :
  Stop unsafe work and report dust escape, sparks, gas odor, failed safeguards, unstable loads, spills, injuries, or exposure symptoms. Follow safe shutdown/evacuation instructions. Do not undertake rescue, firefighting, restricted-space entry, or emergency spill response unless separately trained and authorized.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience. Manufacturing or finishing experience…