Powder Coater / Painter

**Prince Industries**

**Powder Coater / Painter**

**Paint - Batavia, IL - Full Time**

**JOB SUMMARY**

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

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Carefully reviews and follows all special powder coating instructions.

* Selects, mixes and then applies paints or chemicals to various surfaces.

* Utilizes different application devices, such as a spray guns, and prepares and powder coats a variety of surfaces including, steel and aluminum.

* Applies protective powder coatings to items such as equipment and metalwork.

* 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.

* 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 stack 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.

* 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.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

* Must have previous experience as a shooter / powder coater

* Previous general labor 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 relation classes

* PPE reimbursement

* Your specific benefits package will depend on your position, location, and years of service with Prince.