Powder Coat Technician (1st and 2nd shift)

Hendrick Technical Solutions

Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

 

Summary: Responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing parts using ceramic and powder coating techniques. Duties include surface preparation, equipment setup and maintenance, coating application, quality control, packaging, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare surfaces to be coated and mask as needed
• Optimally hung parts in preparation for efficient coating operations
• Set up and maintain equipment (spray guns, booth, filters, etc.)
• Operate equipment and machines in accordance with specific operational and safety instructions
• Prepare ceramic coating mixings
• Apply coatings following specifications as per instructions
• Follow quality control and production processing procedures
• Identify quality control issues and recommend solutions to quality challenges
• Remove the product from the racks and disperse to the proper location
• Wrap and package products correctly to be shipped and/or picked up
• Spray powder on to parts using correct techniques to assure even, consistent and optimal coverage
• Examination of finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications and quality control
• Maintain proper housekeeping and keep all equipment and workspaces neat and clean
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
• Oral Communication - ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, all having varying degrees of education and background. 
• Conceptual Thinking - ability to think in terms of abstract ideas. 
• Decision Making - ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. 
• Detail-Oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 
• Energetic - ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. 
• Enthusiastic - ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. 
• Friendly - ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. 
• Goal-Oriented - ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. 
• Honesty/Integrity – ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. 
• Judgment - the ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. 
• Organized - possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Research Skills - ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation. 
• Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. 
• Tactful - ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others. 

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial painting or coatings environment preferred.
• Knowledge of electrocoating or similar finishing processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment is preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical and chemical processes used in e-coating.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Understanding of basic chemistry.

This role subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements and as such, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or U.S. Person Status Required. 

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.