Paint Booth Technician (2nd Shift)

Job Title: Paint Booth Technician

Location: Ice Industries Grenada

635 Highway 332

Grenada, MS 38901

General Function: In this role, the Paint Booth Technician will be responsible for setting up and operating the powder and internal liquid coating equipment.

• Responsible for pre-shift setup and start-up powder coating and liquid coating equipment. Including air wash and clean injectors, hoses, powder coat guns, and clean liquid spray guns before each production run.
• Maintain all powder coat and liquid spray equipment, including guns, hoses, airlines, and liquid lines, and replace/repair when needed. Replace return filters and pre-filters when needed.
• Maintain proper powder and liquid coating levels in the booth and liquid paint pots during each production run.
• Maintain cleanliness of powder room, liquid spray booth, and auto powder booths by cleaning the ceiling, walls, and floor and pulling excess powder to the re-claim hopper before and after each production run.
• Check film thickness (daily for powder coating/weekly for internal liquid coating) to ensure product quality and complete the proper documentation; adjust settings to maintain appropriate film thickness as needed
• Perform impact and hardness tests (daily for powder coating/weekly for internal liquid coating) to ensure product quality and complete the proper documentation.
• Exhibit ability to manage time efficiently and be self-motivated.
• Identify and escalate any mechanical or quality issues promptly.
• Other job duties and projects as assigned

Physical Component(s)

• Plant environment with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity
• Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling under or over, and frequent climbing stairs
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, prying, and dragging heavy materials up to 50 pounds
• Overtime is mandatory when business conditions require additional hours.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a paint booth or on a paint line
• Ability to understand or comprehend written and oral instructions
• Knowledge and proper use of any necessary safety equipment, work aids, tools, or personal protection equipment