Production Painter / Powder Coat Technician The Kirlin Company - 3.8 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time $15 - $18 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Construction painting Industrial ovens Powder coating Ability to follow instructions Cleaning (surface preparation method) Industrial equipment Manual handling Filter replacement Full Job Description Job Description Founded in 1895, Kirlin Lighting is the longest-operating independent lighting fixture manufacturer in the United States. We are looking to add an experienced Production Painter/Powder Coat Technician to our staff, working out of our headquarters in Detroit, MI.

Job Summary:

The Production Painter/Powder Coat Technician is responsible for operating Kirlin's wet paint and powder coating line; preparing, coating, and curing aluminum and steel parts with paint or powder coatings; following written or verbal instructions as well as exercising judgment and experience producing the highest quality finished goods in the lighting industry.

Duties:

Paint or powder coat parts in conformance with expectations, meeting daily production assignments. Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, masking and inspection as required. Operate and maintain paint and powder coating equipment, spray guns, booths, conveyors, and curing ovens, following company safety and maintenance standards. Understand and exceed company quality objectives. Perform quality checks and maintain process logs for chemical concentration, coating thickness, cure verification, adhesion, and coverage/appearance. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on paint, powder coating and pretreatment equipment (examples: filter changes, booth cleaning, wash system maintenance). Effectively communicate necessary information and status updates to management.

Abilities and Skills:

Working knowledge of paint and powder coating materials, application techniques, and curing processes (essential). Experience operating paint and powder coating booths, spray equipment, and ovens (essential). Mechanical aptitude (essential). Ability to work independently. Ability to effectively communicate.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform physical activities while standing for 8 or more hours. Must be able to climb stairs with ease. Must be able to lift 20 pounds above shoulders.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off

Experience:

Industrial Painting:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person