Position Summary:

The Powder Coater is responsible for powder coating customer materials ensuring parts are painted/ coated properly according to customer specifications while meeting quality standards.

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare customer materials for coating, verify drawings and coverage information for proper powder coatings instructions.
• Inspect customer materials for any pre-painting material defect prior to and during coating process.
• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application.
• Set up and adjust manual & automatic powder guns.
• Efficiently operate all coating equipment including manual & automatic powder coating application systems, ensuring accurate amount of powder is applied to materials.
• Follow the production schedule/paint sequence on the ERP system to review production requirements and work instructions.
• Check on powders to ensure sufficient supply of powder is maintained to the paint booth for production run.
• Create and save powder recipes in automatic gun set up for standard powders & customer products.
• Determine paint flow and coating quality by performing visuals inspection.
• Perform adjustment in automatic and manual gun setting for current, air, voltage. Assess its impact on quality of powder coated material.
• Ensure that all materials are coated efficiently and are consistent with company established standards for quality.
• Participate in the colour change process including thoroughly cleaning and maintaining powder coating equipment, hoses & booth, etc.
• Operate the powder reclaim system and check reclaim powder.
• Recognize and trouble shoot problems and adjust accordingly.
• Report any problems with powder equipment performance/quality.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (or the "Act") and the regulation.
• Conduct regular inspection and cleaning of all powder coating equipment including guns, nozzles, hoppers and other parts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of industrial powder coating experienced (preferred)
• 2+ years' experience with painting on a conveyor system line
• Powder coating experience involving wash stages
• Ability to read and understand powder codes
• Basic knowledge of reading part blueprints and knowledge of maintaining paint line functionality
• Able to establish between different colours on colour spectrum and recognize variance between colours.
• Preferred experience with manual & automatic powder coating application systems
• Experience with performing colour change process in conveyor-line powder coating operations.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and conditions (hot)
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques
• Ability to multitask, effective time management & attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills required both written and verbal

Cultural Responsibilities:

• Treating all team members with respect
• Cooperating with other team members and management
• Supporting Colourific's "One Team" mantra
• Maintain open dialogue with management to improve health, safety, and operational standards within the facility

General Responsibilities:

• Reporting to work each day at the required time
• Abiding by company policies and procedures at all times
• Keeping work area clean and free of debris
• Prioritizing safety in your actions and workspace condition
• Cooperating with other employees and management
• Completing work to the best of your ability
• Advising management when aware of contraventions of Health and Safety

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications & experience
• Company benefits plan
• Room for progression and advancement within company
• Provincial safety training and workplace training