Powder Coat Maintenance Technician

Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the powder coat paint system, performing various equipment repairs and scheduled PMs. Sample, monitor, and operate the WWT (Wastewater Treatment) within the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Troubleshoots powder paint and wastewater systems, notifying shift supervisor and/or manager of any issues. Maintains and calibrates process control equipment related to powder paint and water treatment areas. Monitor, sample, and adjust the wastewater treatment to stay in compliance with all state and federal discharge regulations. Serves as backup to other WWT operators. Performs bath makeup charge, replenishment, and chemical titrations in powder paint. Follow emergency action plan for chemical spill containment and clean up, follow SDS for material handling. Collaborates with maintenance department to make repairs and perform preventative maintenance on powder paint, mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Uses testing equipment and necessary hand and power tools. Accurately reads blueprints, schematics, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and wiring diagrams in making repairs and adjustments. Troubleshoots problems and plans necessary repairs, keeping supervisor informed. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Follows proper procedures for Lockout/Tagout and wears required protective equipment. Proficient in the use of computers and programs essential to the job. Completes proper paperwork and inspection documentation. Keeps accurate record of labor on daily time card. Coordinates repairs to minimize production downtime. Creates requisitions for needed parts and supplies necessary to carry out repairs. Performs 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. Our Benefits This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including Paid vacation/time off 401(k) retirement plan plus company match Company-paid life insurance Company-paid short-term disability benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Financial wellness coaching Employee assistance program Paid holidays (8) Employee discounts Education assistance And much more.