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  Join our team!   Seeking a skilled Powder Coat Painter with 2–5 years of hands-on experience. Responsible for operating cone, disk, or nozzle-type electrostatic painting equipment to apply negatively charged paint particles onto positively charged workpieces. Duties include ensuring precise and high-quality coating applications. Rate: $21.00+ an hour Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Prior experience with industrial painting, powder coat preferred; High School degree or GED. Essential Duties and Responsibilities   1. Equipment Operation & Maintenance Start and control paint spraying equipment, conveyor systems, and current flow. Adjust valves, gauges, and pressure to control paint flow and spray patterns. Maintain temperature in paint tanks via thermostat adjustments. Operate hoists, forklifts, or power buggies safely to move products as needed. Clean and maintain paint line equipment, spray booths, and related machinery. Monitor and maintain paint booth filters and dust collection systems. Troubleshoot and correct powder flow issues. Open and close the powder booth and dust collection system. 2. Painting & Surface Preparation Prepare parts for painting, including hanging with proper spacing and hooks. Apply paint while maintaining consistency (2-5 mil thickness) and identifying color codes. Inspect painted items for runs, sags, and unpainted areas, making corrections as needed. De-hang and stack painted parts to avoid damage. Paint problem parts (e.g., mechanical frames, large fenders) with minimal repaints. 3. Quality Control & Testing Inspect and troubleshoot flaws in coating, readjusting pressure as necessary. Measure and maintain paint consistency using a viscometer. Monitor wet coat booth manometer and adjust as needed. Record waste water discharge and pH readings daily to maintain compliance. 4. Team Leadership & Training (As Needed) Plan daily paint schedules based on specifications. Step in for the Paint Lead when required, managing work assignments and addressing part or equipment issues. Train employees on painting techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols. Communicate professionally with team members, supervisors, and leads. Handle complaints and resolve issues, escalating to supervisors when necessary. 5. General Duties Perform additional tasks assigned by supervisors. Ensure regular and predictable attendance. Follow safety protocols and handle equipment with care. Skills and Abilities: Technical and Mathematical Skills: Proficient in basic math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to interpret bar graphs. Problem-Solving Skills: Apply common sense to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions. Handle problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations. Operational Skills: Operate hand tools and air-powered tools effectively. Safely operate a hoist. Perform pH and chemical concentration level testing. Work Environment Adaptability: Comfortable working alone in a paint booth for an entire 8 to 10-hour shift. Comfortable working in a non-climate control warehouse environment.   Physical Requirements Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Stand on your feet for up to 8 to 10 hours a day in a fast-paced environment. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. May be exposed to various chemicals, such as weld gas, spatter spray, and cleaners. The noise level in the environment is loud, and hearing protection is