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Position Summary:The Powder Coater is responsible for powder coating customer materials ensuring parts are painted/ coated properly according to customer specifications while meeting quality standards.Reports to:Production SupervisorJob Specific Duties & Responsibilities:Prepare customer materials for coating, verify drawings and coverage information for proper powder coatings instructions. Inspect customer materials for any pre-painting material defect prior to and during coating process.Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application.Set up and adjust manual & automatic powder guns.Efficiently operate all coating equipment including manual & automatic powder coating application systems, ensuring accurate amount of powder is applied to materials.Follow the production schedule/paint sequence on the ERP system to review production requirements and work instructions.Check on powders to ensure sufficient supply of powder is maintained to the paint booth for production run.Create and save powder recipes in automatic gun set up for standard powders & customer products. Determine paint flow and coating quality by performing visuals inspection.Perform adjustment in automatic and manual gun setting for current, air, voltage. Assess its impact on quality of powder coated material. Ensure that all materials are coated efficiently and are consistent with company established standards for quality.Participate in the colour change process including thoroughly cleaning and maintaining powder coating equipment, hoses & booth, etc.Operate the powder reclaim system and check reclaim powder. Recognize and trouble shoot problems and adjust accordingly.Report any problems with powder equipment performance/quality.Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (or the Act) and the regulation.Conduct regular inspection and cleaning of all powder coating equipment including guns, nozzles, hoppers and other parts. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements & Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent 2+ years of industrial powder coating experienced (preferred)2+ years experience with painting on a conveyor system linePowder coating experience involving wash stagesAbility to read and understand powder codesBasic knowledge of reading part blueprints and knowledge of maintaining paint line functionalityAble to establish between different colours on colour spectrum and recognize variance between colours.Preferred experience with manual & automatic powder coating application systemsExperience with performing colour change process in conveyor-line powder coating operations.Ability to stand, bend, lift and carry up to 50lbsAbility to work in extreme temperatures and conditions (hot)Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniquesAbility to multitask, effective time management & attention to detailExcellent communication skills required both written and verbalCultural Responsibilities:Treating all team members with respectCooperating with other team members and managementSupporting Colourifics One Team mantraMaintain open dialogue with management to improve health, safety, and operational standards within the facilityGeneral Responsibilities:Reporting to work each day at the required timeAbiding by company policies and procedures at all timesKeeping work area clean and free of debrisPrioritizing safety in your actions and workspace conditionCooperating with other employees and managementCompleting work to the best of your abilityAdvising management when aware of contraventions of Health and SafetyWhat We Offer:Competitive salary based on qualifications & experienceCompany benefits planRoom for progression and advancement within companyProvincial safety training and workplace training