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Position Summary The Powder Coat Line Supervisor is a hands-on working supervisor responsible for the daily operation of Motion Metalworks' powder coating department, including the automated wash and powder coat line, batch powder application, and cure ovens. This position leads the crew while actively participating in loading the line, unloading finished parts, and applying powder. The supervisor is accountable for safe operations, coating quality, production output, efficient staffing, and meeting delivery schedules. Primary Responsibilities Production and Team Leadership Plan and coordinate daily work to meet production priorities and shipping commitments. Assign employees to loading, unloading, powder application, inspection, and supporting activities. Work alongside employees and move between stations to maintain production flow and relieve bottlenecks. Maximize line utilization through effective rack loading, job sequencing, timely changeovers, and reduced downtime. Communicate clear expectations for attendance, productivity, quality, housekeeping, and teamwork. Train employees, monitor performance, and address concerns with management. Line Loading and Unloading Load and hang parts using appropriate hooks, racks, spacing, and orientation for cleaning, coating coverage, drainage, and curing. Verify part numbers, quantities, masking requirements, and work instructions before processing. Confirm hooks and racks provide suitable electrical contact and grounding. Unload cured parts safely, allowing appropriate cooling time. Inspect, count, identify, and package finished parts to prevent damage and maintain order traceability. Maintain adequate supplies of clean hooks, racks, masking materials, and packaging. Powder Application and Process Control Set up and operate powder application equipment and personally apply powder as needed. Adjust gun settings, powder flow, and application technique to achieve specified coverage and film thickness. Monitor pretreatment, drying, application, and curing conditions against approved process requirements. Ensure assigned wash-system checks and chemical testing are completed by trained personnel. Coordinate color changes and equipment cleaning to prevent contamination and minimize material waste. Verify cure conditions using approved procedures and part requirements. Quality, Safety, and Maintenance Verify correct powder, color, finish, and customer specifications before production. Perform first-piece and routine inspections for coverage, film thickness, appearance, adhesion, and cure as required. Identify and segregate nonconforming parts; correct process problems before continuing production. Enforce required PPE, safe material handling, guarding, and established equipment safety procedures. Stop work when unsafe conditions or significant quality problems occur. Complete daily equipment checks and coordinate maintenance needs. Maintain production, downtime, scrap, rework, and process records. Keep booths, workstations, ovens, and surrounding areas clean and orderly. Qualifications Experience operating powder coating equipment in a manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred. Working knowledge of part preparation, hanging methods, grounding, powder application, coating defects, and curing. Ability to read work orders, follow specifications, organize production, and train employees. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and team leadership skills. Willingness to perform loading, unloading, and powder application throughout the shift. Physical and Work Requirements Ability to perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged standing and walking; repetitive reaching, bending, and handling of metal parts; and working around manufacturing equipment and elevated temperatures. Use lifting aids or team assistance when required. Performance Expectations Success is measured by safe operations, production schedule attainment, finished-part quality, efficient labor and material use, reduced downtime and rework, and effective crew performance.

Pay:

$25.54 - $34.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person