Coatings Technician

Triverus is currently seeking a qualified industrial coater for it's production facility in Palmer, Alaska.  This position will oversee the coatings process from surface preparation to finished product and will work collaboratively with the rest of the Production team.   

Responsibilities

• Is familiar with the importance of proper surface preparation for parts of different metal types, size and thickness


• Maintains and adjusts equipment as needed to continually meet quality and production requirements 


• Ensures conformance to engineering drawings and specifications, including required Powder Coat film thickness, color, and cosmetic requirements


• Takes direction from the Production and Quality Control Managers in a cooperative manner


• Maintains production schedule and part delivery to assembly on time as determined by the Production Manager


• Able to manage surface prep technicians as needed to fulfill production schedule


• Familiar with the operation of settings and maintenance for electrostatic powder spray guns and related equipment and is able to adjust settings for optimal performance


• Applies uniform coatings at proper mil thicknesses with no sags or light spots.


• Tests finishes with approved test methods.


• Determines if a product needs to be rejected and understands how to initiate corrective action.


• Meets department standards for efficiency, productivity, and quality. Brings any issues or concerns regarding powder coating to the Production Manager's attention


• Maintains acceptable level of punctual and regular attendance for all scheduled work hours.


• Follow all safety policies and procedures  
  


• Performs other duties as requested.  

  Additional Qualifications

• Able to perform repetitive production and manufacturing tasks


• Comfortable learning new concepts and processes


• Able to work on your feet for 10 hours a day


• Comfortable in a fast pace production and manufacturing environment


• Comfortable with difficult and challenging procedures


• Technical and detail-oriented aptitude


• Minimum 5 years experience with industrial coatings with preference given to applicants with at least 3 years of specific Powder coat related experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear.  The employee must lift and/or move up to 60 lbs. Employees should request assistance when performing actions that they feel uncomfortable with.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in some work environments can be high, thus requiring the use of noise protection solutions provided by the company.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Benefits

• Major holidays paid.


• After probationary 90-day period, accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) will become available for vacation, sick, jury duty.


• Eligible for health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision) after 60 days.


• Eligible for retirement contribution with company match at 2 years.