Hybrid Powder Coater bei Northern Air Systems

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Ensures parts are properly prepared for powder coating. This may include sandblasting, rust removal, oil removal, and overall cleanliness.

Knowledge of proper hanging techniques. This includes hanging angle for pretreatment chemical drainage, application ergonomics, individual hanging rack density.

Assist with the development and documentation of optimal hanging techniques for individual parts.

Qualify properly processed parts using a basic understanding of chemical pretreatment.

Ability to operate, monitor, and set up all application and support equipment to yield consistent quality and meet efficiency goals.

Ensure preventative maintenance/housekeeping schedules are completed on time using proper shop practices and procedures.

Ability to operate powder application equipment including electrostatic guns, feed hoppers and powder reclaim systems.

Powder coat metal surfaces including steel, aluminum and other shop coated or uncoated metal, finished hardware, accessories and other surfaces as specified.

Understands powder curing as a function of metal thickness and exposure time in oven.

Performs periodic oven/part temperature analysis with the use of chart recorder readings.

Inspects and qualifies individual parts as meeting established quality standards and guides other in this process. Quality aspects include proper mil thickness, texture appearance, part coverage, and adhesion (crosshatching to ASTM standards).

Follow all safety guidelines in regard to use and maintenance of personal protective equipment, as well as work practices and housekeeping.