Powder Coating Production Engineer

Job Description:

Technical Knowledge: 1.Powder coating system 2.Paint system 3.Blasting Process Knowledge: a. SOP(Standard Operating Procedure) and WI(Work Instruction) Drafting & Reading. b. Overall Equipment Effectiveness Concept and Calculation (OEE) c. RCA(Root Cause Analysis)/CAPA(Corrective Action & Preventive Action) Methodology d. Standards as per Quality Assurance Plan (ISO/ASTM) related to Welding activities e. Reading and Interpretation of Engineering Drawings Qualifications & Skills: ● Education: Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Chemical or production or industrial Engineering or related field. ● Experience: ○ 3+ years in powder coating operations (preferably in metal fabrication/fence manufacturing). ○ Hands-on experience with powder spray systems (e.g., Wagner, Gema) and curing ovens. ○ Familiarity with PLC-controlled conveyors and burner management systems. ● Technical Skills: ○ Troubleshooting electrostatic guns, recovery systems, and pneumatic controls. ○ Reading electrical schematics and P&IDs for powder coating lines. ○ Basic knowledge of HVAC (for booth airflow balance) and paint chemistry.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: (HIGHLIGHT CRITICAL ACTIVITIES) 1. Production & Process Management: ● Oversee the powder coating process (pre-treatment, spraying, curing) to ensure consistent quality and adhesion. ● Monitor oven temperature profiles, conveyor speed, and gun settings to meet specifications. ● Adjust electrostatic application parameters (kV, powder flow) for optimal coverage and minimal waste. ● Conduct first-piece inspections and periodic quality checks to prevent defects (orange peel, thin coating, etc.). 2. Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: ● Perform preventive maintenance on powder coating booths, guns, recovery systems, and curing ovens. ● Diagnose and resolve electrical/mechanical issues (e.g., gun clogging, conveyor jams, burner failures). ● Coordinate with the maintenance team for emergency repairs to minimize downtime. ● Maintain spare parts inventory for critical components (nozzles, filters, heating elements). 3. Safety & Compliance: ● Enforce explosion-proof electrical standards (NEC Class II, Division 1) in the coating area. ● Ensure proper grounding of equipment to prevent static discharge risks. ● Monitor ventilation and dust collection systems to meet OSHA and EPA regulations. ● Conduct safety briefings for operators on PPE, chemical handling, and LOTO procedures. 4. Team Leadership & Reporting: ● Supervise and train powder coating operators on best practices and troubleshooting. ● Document shift logs (production output, downtime causes, maintenance actions). ● Report quality deviations and implement corrective actions (e.g., rework, process adjustments).