Powder Coater Technician

Hiring Immediately - Powder Coating Applicator

Location:

Sterling, Virginia 20166

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals with general experience in automotive repair, wheel refinishing, and/or auto body paint who are passionate about providing quality customer service to join our team as a Powder Coater Applicator. In this hands-on role, you will be trained on the latest techniques in our state-of-the-art wheel repair facility.

Wheels Onsite is the leader in Alloy Wheel Reconditioning, servicing customers across the United States. Recognized eight times by INC 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering premium wheel repair services while creating a fun, dynamic work environment.

• Competitive Pay: $20-21/hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Training is provided

• Prepare parts/wheels for coating, including stripping and repairing
• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application
• Operate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
• Perform normal maintenance and cleaning of all powder coating equipment and associated work areas, including the coating booth
• Apply powder to wheels with consistent coverage and thickness
• Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within specified time limitations
• Load and unload parts or products onto fixtures
• Apply primer or finish coat to wheels, products, etc. using electrostatic hand spray gun
• Clean and degrease all products, wheels, parts, etc. as necessary, prior to coating
• Obtain powders, media, filters, etc. from the storeroom and advise the manager as inventories diminish
• Fill out job cards, data sheets, and reports accurately and legibly
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on cycle time reduction and rework reduction
• Accurately record daily powder usage
• Assist in masking, hanging, and removal of production line parts
• Assist in packaging and transfer of finished goods to the shipping department
• Act as the primary source for wash line chemical monitoring to maintain proper chemical metrics
• Use key quality measuring instruments to confirm powder thickness, gloss, and adhesion
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout the facility
• Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment

• Background in powder coating and industrial painting is a plus!
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong desire to learn
• Ability to work independently without daily supervision
• Possess basic computer knowledge
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to lift and carry large, heavy objects (minimum of 75 lbs)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers and other employees