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Motor Controls Inc
Powder Coater
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What they do
A Finisher, Polisher, or Buffer cleans, sands and polishes materials such as wood, stone, plastic, or metal used in manufacturing processes. Performs finishing and polishing done at the final stages of production to prepare goods for consumers.
$40,919 / year median in Texas
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Powder Coater Motor Controls Inc - 3.3 Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Blueprint specification interpretation Shop math High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility experience Powder coating Manufacturing Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description About Us MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production-drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more! Job Summary The Powder Coater prepares and coats manufactured metal components to required color, coverage, thickness, and finish specifications. This position reads prints and related production documents, inspects parts before coating, operates and monitors powder-coating equipment and ovens, and maintains a safe, clean, and productive work area with limited supervision. Available Schedule(s)
M - F, 6
00 am to 2:30pmM - F, 3
00 pm to 11:30 pm Responsibilities- Maintain a steady flow of work while meeting quality and production requirements.
- Visually inspect parts entering the coating system to verify that surfaces are properly prepared before application.
- Read prints, schematics, and production documents to confirm the required color, coating application, and finish specifications.
- Apply powder coating consistently to achieve the required mil thickness across products of varying sizes and configurations.
- Monitor the bake oven whenever it is in operation and identify conditions that could affect cure or finish quality.
- Clean, inspect, and maintain spray guns, powder-coating equipment, and related tools; perform minor repairs when appropriate.
- Inspect completed work for coverage, appearance, thickness, and other quality requirements, and correct defects when needed.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of avoidable safety hazards.
- Wear required personal protective equipment and follow company safety rules, OSHA requirements, and established best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications
- At least two years of powder-coating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of standard powder-coating concepts, equipment, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to read and accurately interpret blueprints, schematics, prints, and basic production specifications.
- Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with limited supervision and maintain consistent quality and productivity.
- High school diploma or GED. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience applying powder coating to fabricated metal products with varying shapes and surface areas.
- Experience measuring and maintaining specified coating thicknesses.
- Experience maintaining spray guns, powder-delivery equipment, and industrial bake ovens.
- Industrial wet-painting experience. Physical and Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled and may require overtime.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, balance, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, crawl, kneel, and climb as required by the work.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds; heavier lifts may require assistance or lifting equipment.
- Ability to work around powder, paint fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and moderate to high noise levels while using required controls and PPE.
- Vision sufficient for close and distance work, color identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option!)
- Quarterly performance bonus
- PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty
- 401k with matching
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Referral bonus program Disclaimer The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.