Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $24 - $28 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits 401(k) 3% Match Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Machine tool maintenance Environmental regulations Manufacturing management Defect detection (quality control) Conveyor systems Specialized industrial tools Visual color comparison Safety regulations Mid-level Forklift Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Shop math Production optimization Manufacturing process inspections Measuring instruments Powder coating Visual inspection as testing technique Cleaning (surface preparation method) Conveyor belts Managing manufacturing teams Power tools Technical skills instruction Quality assurance experience within manufacturing Materials handling Color matching analysis Safety standard operating procedures Company guidelines standards in production Hand tools Material handling equipment operation Material handling equipment maintenance Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Powder Coat Lead to oversee the powder coating process within our manufacturing facility. This dynamic role involves leading a team of technicians to ensure high-quality finishing on a variety of metal components through expert application of powder coating techniques. The Powder Coat Lead will be responsible for maintaining safety standards, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring adherence to quality standards in all coating operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for manufacturing excellence, this is your opportunity to lead and inspire a team dedicated to precision and quality. Responsibilities Supervise daily powder coating operations, ensuring all work meets established quality standards and safety protocols. Lead and train team members on proper use of spray guns, airless paint spraying equipment, hand tools, and power tools for coating applications. Interpret production documents, specifications, and work orders to accurately prepare surfaces and apply coatings according to project requirements. Maintain equipment such as spray guns, machining tools, and conveyor systems; perform routine inspections and troubleshooting to minimize downtime. Ensure proper handling of materials, including materials handling procedures for powders and paints, while adhering to environmental and safety regulations. Enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and respiratory protection gear, to safeguard team health during coating processes. Conduct visual color comparisons and surface inspections to verify coating consistency, finish quality, and adherence to color standards. Support construction painting surface preparation, auto body repair finishing, and industrial painting tasks as needed within the facility. Promote a culture of safety by adhering strictly to safety protocols, including PPE use and hazard awareness during all manufacturing activities. Skills Proven experience with powder coating processes, including conventional spraying techniques such as airless paint spraying and spray guns operation. Strong mechanical knowledge related to manufacturing equipment, machining tools, power tools, and conveyor systems used in finishing operations. Ability to interpret production documents accurately and follow detailed work instructions for surface preparation and coating application. Knowledge of quality standards in production environments with an emphasis on visual inspection techniques like color matching and surface finish assessments. Familiarity with construction painting surface preparation methods, auto painting techniques, and auto body repair finishing processes. Competence in handling hand tools, measuring tools, respirators, PPE adherence, and safety protocol enforcement within an industrial setting. Basic math skills for measurements, calculations related to coating thicknesses, material usage, or production metrics. Experience working with materials handling equipment such as forklifts is preferred but not mandatory. Join us as a Powder Coat Lead where your expertise will drive excellence in manufacturing quality while fostering a safe and productive environment!
Pay:
$24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) 3% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
