Coating Technician Trainee

Permobil has a position open for a Coating Technician Trainee

Pay Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule:

Full-time (Must have the ability to work overtime hours)

Build what’s next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations . We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We are entering our next phase of growth by:

Driving faster, breakthrough innovation

Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system

Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty.

Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business , we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

• Purpose of Position:
  Maintain and operate Powder Coating and Hydrographic Departments.
• Utilize equipment to apply protective coatings to product components.
• Load and unload racks with metal parts.
• Perform phases of pretreatment including parts cleaning and media blasting, according to material being coated.
• Place parts in and remove from oven when applying powder coatings. Ensuring sufficient product surface temperatures have been reached for quality coating.
• Determine root cause of coating quality problems and implement remedy. Communicate issues, status or remedy and/or improvement opportunities regarding coatings.
• Hydrographic film applied on accent parts. Prep, paint, dip and clear coat.
• Assist in maintaining environmental and safety standards. Responsible for respirator training.
• Perform preventative maintenance to equipment requiring a detailed working understanding of all electrical components.
• Keep daily EPA and FDA logs undated.
• Troubleshoot coating equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with production persons (with ability to reconfigure parts, processes, and/or materials in varying situations). Provide related information and technical support to others.

Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership.

Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency.

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Willing to learn the powder-coating process and equipment.
• Willing to learn coating system controls and delivery systems.
• Willing to following correct process to maintain adequate quality control.
• Must have competent computer skills and scan gun to manage own inventory.
• Handling of large racks and lifting to 50lb. required.
• Excellent work history and team oriented.
  
  Must be will to follow directions.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Strong problem-solving mindset.

The expected pay range for this role is $20.00 – $25.00 per hour . Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.

In addition to base pay, Permobil offers our full - time employees the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first da y
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options .
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans

Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge,…