Powder Coater Technician

Hiring Immediately - Powder Coating ApplicatorLocation: Sterling, Virginia 20166We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals with general experience in automotive repair, wheel refinishing, and/or auto body paint who are passionate about providing quality customer service to join our team as a Powder Coater Applicator. In this hands-on role, you will be trained on the latest techniques in our state-of-the-art wheel repair facility.About WheelsOnsite:WheelsOnsite is the leader in Alloy Wheel Reconditioning, servicing customers across the United States. Recognized eight times by INC 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the country.

We pride ourselves on delivering premium wheel repair services while creating a fun, dynamic work environment.Why Work Here?Competitive Pay: $20-21/hourSchedule: Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)Health, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) matchingPaid time offTraining is providedPowder Coater Responsibilities:Prepare parts/wheels for coating, including stripping and repairingFollow all principles and practices of powder coating applicationOperate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systemsObserve machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defectsPerform normal maintenance and cleaning of all powder coating equipment and associated work areas, including the coating boothApply powder to wheels with consistent coverage and thicknessBake parts at appropriate temperatures within specified time limitationsLoad and unload parts or products onto fixturesApply primer or finish coat to wheels, products, etc. using electrostatic hand spray gunClean and degrease all products, wheels, parts, etc. as necessary, prior to coatingObtain powders, media, filters, etc.

from the storeroom and advise the manager as inventories diminishFill out job cards, data sheets, and reports accurately and legiblyParticipate in continuous improvement activities focused on cycle time reduction and rework reductionAccurately record daily powder usageAssist in masking, hanging, and removal of production line partsAssist in packaging and transfer of finished goods to the shipping departmentAct as the primary source for wash line chemical monitoring to maintain proper chemical metricsUse key quality measuring instruments to confirm powder thickness, gloss, and adhesionEnsure quality standards and processes are used throughout the facilityEnsure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environmentPowder Coater Qualifications:Background in powder coating and industrial painting is a plus!Strong attention to detailStrong desire to learnAbility to work independently without daily supervisionPossess basic computer knowledgeAbility to use precision measuring equipmentManual dexterityAbility to lift and carry large, heavy objects (minimum of 75 lbs)Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentAbility to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers and other employeesHow to Apply:Click "Apply to Position" to join the WheelsOnsite team and take the next step in your career today!