Powder Coating System Operator

**Position Summary**:
The Powder Coating System Operator 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.
- Set up and adjust manual & automatic powder guns.
- 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
- Experience running automatic systems, preferably with Germa, Wagner, or Nordson equipment
- Ability to read and understand powder codes
- Ability to follow production schedules
- 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.
- Experience with performing colour change process in conveyor-line powder coating operations.
- Ability to troubleshoot common issues with guns, pumps, and booths
- 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

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Are you able to establish between different colours on the colour spectrum and recognize variance between colours?
- Do you have experience running automatic systems, preferably with Germa, Wagner, or Nordson equipment?
- Are you able to read and understand powder codes?

**Experience**:

- industrial powder coating: 2 years (preferred)
- painting on a conveyor system line: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person