Powder Coating Operator

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: KES 25000 - 25000

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Powder Coating Operator to join a leading aluminium fabrication and finishing company. The role involves applying high-quality powder coatings to extruded aluminium components ensuring flawless finishes consistent colour and adherence to technical specifications. The ideal candidate will be experienced in operating powder coating equipment maintaining production efficiency and upholding strict safety and environmental standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and clean powder coating booths and equipment to prevent contamination.
Inspect aluminium parts for defects and ensure proper grounding prior to coating.
Operate powder coating equipment including spray guns booths and ovens applying coatings evenly and to the correct thickness.
Adjust equipment settings based on material type and finish requirements and accurately record settings.
Apply powder coatings to achieve consistent RAL shades textures and finishes.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment including cleaning and replacing consumables like venturis and nozzles.
Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and liaise with the maintenance team to minimize downtime.
Follow all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators gloves and safety glasses.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and adhere to environmental and safety regulations.
Record powder usage equipment malfunctions quality issues and any safety incidents.
Collaborate with production teams to ensure coating schedules are met and production deadlines are achieved.
Aim for zero rejection due to coating defects high first-pass yield (FPY) and reduction in downtime and customer complaints.
Contribute to achieving daily production targets including an output of 3.0MT per 12-hour shift an aluminium-to-powder ratio of 26 and powder recovery over 90%.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

Prior 2 experience as a Powder Coating Operator or in a similar manufacturing/finishing role.
Knowledge of powder coating processes equipment and quality standards.
Ability to inspect components for defects and maintain high-quality standards.
Familiarity with production documentation and reporting.
Strong focus on safety environmental compliance and teamwork.
Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Qualified are encouraged to share their CV to with the subject Powder Coating Operator-Manufactruing or apply directly through this link Skills:

Qualifications & Skills: Prior experience as a Powder Coating Operator or in a similar manufacturing/finishing role. Knowledge of powder coating processes equipment and quality standards. Ability to inspect components for defects and maintain high-quality standards. Familiarity with production documentation and reporting. Strong focus on safety environmental compliance and teamwork. Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Required Education:

Qualifications & Skills:Prior experience as a Powder Coating Operator or in a similar manufacturing/finishing of powder coating processes equipment and quality to inspect components for defects and maintain high-quality with production documentation and focus on safety environmental compliance and aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Job Overview:We are seeking a skilled Powder Coating Operator to join a leading aluminium fabrication and finishing company. The role involves applying high-quality powder coatings to extruded aluminium components ensuring flawless finishes consistent colour and adherence to technical specifications...