Powder Coater in Clearwater, Florida at Zaniboni Lighting

We are seeking a Powder Coater to operate the powder coating booth and oven to finish aluminum parts, maintain consistent coverage and thickness for quality. This role requires hand spraying parts.

This role requires stamina flexibility in working with a variety of parts, colors and multiple orders simultaneous with varying requirement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Read operational/service manuals and documentation – refer to as needed.

Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained in proper working order.

Read and follow instructions for each type of powder, based on manufacturer recommendations.

Run the complete daily start up and shut down checklists for the oven, booth and workspace.

Maintain the Powder Coating booth and workspace clean and orderly to avoid cross-contamination of colors.

Coordinate with Supervisor on work orders and priorities.

You are expected to keep up with production demand and request assistance when needed.

The goal is to provide quality finishes with minimal waste of material and supplies.

You are required to learn, understand and follow all safety rules and instructions associated with the job such as lockout/tagout, emergency response, proper handling of chemicals, oven, spray equipment and PPE.
Experience & qualifications:

Prior experience spray painting or finishing (using hand sprayers)

Basic reading, writing, arithmetic skills.

Ability to work with strong attention to detail

Willing to learn and continuously improve your skill.

Ability to read and understand paint specifications on work orders, read and follow manufacturer recommendations / instructions on chemicals and to achieve best quality outcome of finished pieces.
Physical Demands:

Must have ability to select, lift, carry, and stack product 40 lbs or less regularly; up to 70 lbs occasionally

Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.

Work in hot environment (the facility is Air conditioned, but you are working in a booth with a large oven, opening and closing the oven releases heat in the workspace).

Stand for duration of shift, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, climbing. (8 hours with breaks).

Drug Free Workplace:
We are a Florida Drug Free Workplace. The company requires all employees to complete a pre-employment 10 panel drug screen; employment status will be dependent on ability to pass this screening and partake on a quarterly random screen.