Lead Powder Coat Robotics Tech

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Paint Shop Manual Labor PVF Finishing, Carter Lake, IA, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $34.00 To $40.00 Hourly

PVF Finishing (Owen Industries) – Carter Lake, IA (Near Downtown Omaha) | Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Lead the Team. Own the Standard. Go Home by Early Afternoon.

At PVF Finishing, our robotic powder coat line is the final step in delivering a product our customers trust. The robots handle the repetitive application work — what makes the finish right every time is the person who makes sure the process is followed. We're looking for a Lead Powder Coat Technician who leads by example, holds the team to standard work, and never cuts corners.

This is a senior 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. No robot programming experience needed — we train you on our equipment. What we can't train is discipline, and that's what we're hiring for.

The Details

• Pay:$34.00–$40.00/hr depending on experience and proven success leading teams
• 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)

$3,000 Hiring & Retention Bonus

• $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.

What You'll Do

Process & Standards

• Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for line speed, powder flow, gun voltage, electrostatic settings, and oven cure cycles — every shift, every part, no shortcuts
• Oversee the robotic powder coat line, verifying setups and settings are correct at start-up and stay in spec; escalate issues to maintenance and engineering promptly
• Identify and correct coating defects such as orange peel, back-ionization, and Faraday cage issues using best powder coat practices; find the root cause rather than patching the symptom
• Manage and perform color changes on the powder coat line

Quality & Process Control

• 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

Operations & Production

• 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
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