Powder Coating Technician

Hendrick Technical Solutions is currently seeking a Powder Coating Technician to join our team.

Summary: Responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing parts using ceramic and powder coating techniques. Duties include surface preparation, equipment setup and maintenance, coating application, quality control, packaging, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare surfaces to be coated and mask as needed
• Optimally hung parts in preparation for efficient coating operations
• Set up and maintain equipment (spray guns, booth, filters, etc.)
• Operate equipment and machines in accordance with specific operational and safety instructions
• Prepare ceramic coating mixings
• Apply coatings following specifications as per instructions
• Follow quality control and production processing procedures
• Identify quality control issues and recommend solutions to quality challenges
• Remove the product from the racks and disperse to the proper location
• Wrap and package products correctly to be shipped and/or picked up
• Spray powder on to parts using correct techniques to assure even, consistent and optimal coverage
• Examination of finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications and quality control
• Maintain proper housekeeping and keep all equipment and workspaces neat and clean
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Oral Communication - ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, all having varying degrees of education and background.
• Conceptual Thinking - ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Decision Making - ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail-Oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic - ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal-Oriented - ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty/Integrity – ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - the ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organized - possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Research Skills - ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Tactful - ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

Desired Education:

√ GED

√ High School Diploma

Field of Study/Work Experience:

√ Manufacturing

Desired Work Experience:

√ up to 3 years

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year experience in an industrial painting or coatings environment preferred . Knowledge of electrocoating or similar finishing processes is a plus. Knowledge of wastewater treatment is preferred. Basic understanding of electrical and chemical processes used in e-coating. Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Understanding of basic chemistry.

Certificates and Licenses:

Fork Lift certification

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in programming software and basic Microsoft Office applications

Communication Skills:

Ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively with other departments and organizational team members.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed. The position is not remote and must work onsite.

Physical Demands:

Requires vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses. Constantly manually manipulates, lifts/carries 10 pounds or less, and pushes/pulls 12 pounds or less. Frequently stands, walks, reaches outward, bends, lifts/carries up to 75 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Occasionally sits, reaches above shoulder, squats or kneels, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds. Ability to distinguish between color variations to perform titrations.

Environment Demands:

Exposure to heat, noise, chemicals, and moving equipment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. Comfortable working with chemicals and in a production environment.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Must be able to read blue prints and production orders. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees. Ability to read technical documents, safety data sheets (SDS), and operating procedures.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must be able to do basic shop math and measurements using calipers.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations.

Core Values

Hendrick Motorsports expects all employees to exemplify the following core values:

Servant Leadership

Putting others first.

Teamwork

Achieving more together.

Integrity

Doing what is right.

Enthusiasm

Bringing passion each day.

Winning Mindset

Setting the standard relentlessly.

Accountability

Taking ownership of one’s actions.

Continuous Improvement

Driving excellence through innovation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job cannot be performed remotely.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf .