Job Details
**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.