About Starflex:
Starflex is a dynamic and growing metal fabrication company dedicated to precision, quality, and efficiency. We specialize in delivering top-tier metal products through cutting-edge fabrication processes. As we expand, we are looking for a dedicated Finishing Supervisor to lead our finishing department, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient workflow.
Position Overview:
The Finishing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the deburring, grinding, sanding, powder coating, and finishing of metal parts to meet customer specifications. This role involves leading a team, optimizing processes, maintaining quality control, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and Lead: Manage the finishing team, assign tasks, and monitor workflow to meet production deadlines.
- Quality Control: Ensure parts meet quality standards, including smooth finishes, proper deburring, and defect-free surfaces.
- Powder Coating Oversight:
- Manage and oversee the powder coating process, including surface preparation, application, and curing.
- Ensure proper pretreatment of metal surfaces for adhesion and durability.
- Monitor powder coating booth operations, ensuring proper gun settings, thickness, and uniformity.
- Maintain coating quality by preventing defects such as orange peel, pinholes, or poor adhesion.
- Oversee curing oven temperature control to ensure proper bonding.
- Process Optimization: Improve finishing techniques, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency in sanding, deburring, and powder coating processes.
- Training & Development: Train employees on proper finishing techniques, powder coating procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety guidelines, proper ventilation, and PPE requirements.
- Equipment & Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance of finishing tools, powder coating booths, spray guns, and curing ovens to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaboration: Work with production supervisors and quality control teams to ensure smooth workflow across departments.
- Documentation: Maintain records of production output, quality checks, and process improvements.
Qualifications:
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- Experience: 3+ years of experience in a metal finishing, powder coating, deburring, or fabrication environment; previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of powder coating application, curing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with pretreatment processes (e.g., sandblasting, phosphate coating).
- Familiarity with spray gun calibration, powder types, and oven curing cycles.
- Understanding of metal finishing techniques, including grinding, sanding, and deburring.
- Leadership: Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to inspect and ensure high-quality finishing standards.
- Safety Focus: Understanding of OSHA and workplace safety regulations, including handling powder coatings and ventilation requirements.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
Why Join Starflex?
- Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
- Supportive Team Environment
- Four-Day Workweek (Monday – Thursday)
If you’re a detail-oriented leader with powder coating expertise and a passion for precision and quality, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to elawrence@starflexfab.com with the subject line “Finishing Supervisor Application”.
Starflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.