Lead Powder Coat Technician

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Manual Labor PVF Finishing, Carter Lake, IA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

At PVF Finishing, our robotic powder coat line is the final step in delivering a product our customers trust. We're looking for a Lead Powder Coat Automation Technician who can do it all — program and calibrate robotic application systems, lead a paint line team, troubleshoot complex coating defects, and drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.

This is a senior technical leadership role on a 4-day work week with a wide pay range that rewards experience — and a $3,000 hiring and retention bonus on top.

• Hours: Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Schedule: 4-day work week — OT on Fridays as needed
• Hiring & Retention Bonus:$3,000 paid in installments (see below)

• $250 — paid in the first pay period following your hire date
• $750 — paid upon completion of 90 days of employment
• $1,000 — paid upon completion of 6 months of employment
• $1,000 — paid upon completion of 1 year of employment

To receive each installment, you must be actively employed and in good standing at the time of each scheduled payment. Bonus payments are subject to applicable tax withholding.

• Program, calibrate, and troubleshoot robotic powder coat application systems (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, or reciprocating systems) for maximum transfer efficiency and finish quality
• Establish, document, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for line speed, powder flow, gun voltage, electrostatic settings, and oven cure cycles
• Analyze and resolve complex coating defects including orange peel, back-ionization, and Faraday cage issues
  ; adjust system parameters to minimize waste and improve yield
• Manage and perform color changes on the powder coat line

• Perform quality checks including visual inspection and electronic mil testing to verify finish thickness, adhesion, and appearance meet customer specifications
• Inspect work in progress for runs, missed areas, and coating defects
  ; report non-conformances promptly
• Apply powder coatings using proper application procedures and techniques
• Monitor all powder coating equipment to ensure proper settings and adjustments are maintained throughout the shift
• Ensure all required SAP transactions are completed accurately and on time

• Monitor line flow and flex staffing as required to maintain daily production schedules
• Coordinate product entering and exiting the system to meet customer quality and delivery expectations
• Maintain powder levels and storage areas
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on all powder coat line equipment
• Execute required equipment testing per established schedules
• Clean and maintain paint booths
  , including robots, lights, and filter changes
• Keep all paint areas clean and organized at all times
• Lead, audit, and train the paint line team on safety procedures, equipment operation, and process compliance
• Support and encourage crew members; promote strong departmental and inter-departmental team spirit
• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement Programs and other company initiatives
• Carry out all duties in accordance with ISO standards and company procedures

• Expert-level knowledge of powder coating processes — powder chemistry, electrostatic charging, Faraday cage effect, and oven curing profiles
• Proven ability to progra…