Powder Coat Technician

GEM Chain Bar is 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.