Powder Coater

Education Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• Technical coursework, vocational training, or an associate degree in manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related field preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in powder coating, industrial painting, metal finishing, or a manufacturing environment.
• Experience preparing metal parts through cleaning, masking, plugging, and surface preparation processes.
• Knowledge of powder coating equipment, spray booths, curing ovens, coating systems, and quality control procedures.
• Ability to read work orders, blueprints, drawings, and production specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manual powder spray systems and automated coating equipment.
• Strong understanding of coating thickness, finish quality, adhesion, and defect identification.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot coating equipment and process issues.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and grasp throughout the shift.
• Lift up to 25 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance.
• Use hands and fingers for repetitive coating, assembly, and equipment operation tasks.
• Visual acuity required to inspect coated parts and identify defects.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.

Job Duties

• Prepare fabricated metal parts for powder coating by cleaning, masking, plugging, and performing surface preparation.
• Operate powder coating equipment, manual spray guns, booths, ovens, and associated coating systems.
• Apply powder coatings to meet finish, coverage, thickness, and appearance specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance, process settings, oven temperatures, and cure times to ensure product quality.
• Inspect coated parts for defects, adhesion, appearance, and compliance with customer and production requirements.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance, adjustments, troubleshooting, and report process or equipment concerns.
• Verify powder type, color, and work order requirements before processing parts.
• Complete production documentation, support 5S/6S workplace organization initiatives, and follow all safety procedures.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality teams to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Operate hand and power tools and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits