Powder Coater / Painter

JOB SUMMARY

Prince Industries is currently seeking an experienced Powder Coater Painter for our Batavia, IL location. This role is on first shift from 6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday. The Powder Coater/Painter performs daily routine tasks in the Paint Line area by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, gloves, lifting guidelines, interlocks, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Relies on specific instructions and pre-existing guidelines to perform functions of the job.
• Carefully reviews and follows all special powder coating instructions.
• Loads and unloads materials or parts from paint line to specified area.
• Examines workpiece and dislodges or removes debris from objects.
• Fills tanks with water or acid to specified level.
• Mask and Plug parts that require based on the print that calls them out.
• Handles parts in order to maintain surface finish and part integrity.
• Measures or weighs out and pours specified quantity of chemical into large tank containers.
• Completes all necessary and required paperwork as relates to the job (i.e. tags).
• Carefully places, lays or stacks objects when coming off paint line.
• Moves finished containers of painted parts to the next designated operation.
• Transports materials to and from designated location using pallet jack or other authorized moving equipment as needed.
• Maintains good housekeeping in assigned work area.
• Works under direct supervision of lead man and plant supervisor.
• Understands and follows Prince Industries quality certifications (i.e. ISO, QS) as relates to position.
• Works effectively with all department personnel and co-workers in a harmonious and cooperative manner to meet the needs and goals established by the company.
• Additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by department supervisor and may include department transfers to meet production needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ Years of Paint / Powder Coating experience in a machine shop environment preferred.
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Required to perform repetitive hand work for the duration of 8–10-hour shift daily.
• Required to sit or stand the duration of shift.
• Required to walk, bend, reach, stoop or kneel.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly may lift, push or pull up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud, in which hearing protection is required.

BENEFITS

• Paid vacation and holidays (9 per year)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job-related classes
• PPE reimbursement
• Your specific benefits package will depend on your position, location, and years of service with Prince.