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Powder Coat Lead

Heartland Electric Co., Grand Island, NE, United States


Grand Island, NE 68802, USA

Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform all standard duties within the powder coating department, including operating both automatic and manual paint systems.

Program and run paint guns to achieve optimal finish quality.

Set up the paint system for proper sequencing of gaps for color, product, customer changes, and production needs.

Responsible for initiating and/or shutting down the powder coat line and oven in accordance with established procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Maintain compliance with all quality control procedures and standards.

Ensure proper use of machines, tools, and equipment; report maintenance needs promptly to minimize downtime.

Improve handling, hanging, racking, and line density to optimize efficiency.

Assist in training and directing department employees.

Communicate and enforce company rules, regulations, and policies.

Oversee material handling methods to ensure smooth production flow.

Respond to chemical spill emergencies and follow SDS guidelines for material handling.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Complete accurate production records and daily labor time cards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The Company
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A brand of Chief Industries, Chief Fabrication is one of the leading midwest providers of custom steel fabrication and powder coating, equipped to make any component. Chief Fabrication is one of the largest operations of its kind between Chicago and Denver, offering such steel fabrication services as stamping, welding, CNC punching, and CNC forming to manufacturers throughout the Midwest. It also offers one of the most state‑of‑the‑art powder coating facilities in the United States.

Benefits

Paid vacation/time off

Company‑paid life insurance

Company‑paid short‑term disability benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

And much more.

Qualifications
Preferred: 3-5 years knowledge of industrial powder painting equipment, processes and quality procedures generally gained in 3-5 years’ experience.

Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or better.

Preferred Behaviors

Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject.

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group.

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause.

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them.

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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