Powder Coat Painter

About the role

The Painter is responsible for preparing, coating, inspecting, and processing materials and products through finishing operations using liquid paint and/or powder coating systems. This role supports manufacturing operations by ensuring products are properly prepared, coated, handled, and inspected according to quality, safety, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate finishing equipment and consistently follow safe work practices and company safety procedures.
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces using established procedures, gauges, templates, or specifications to ensure conformance to quality requirements.
• Prepare surfaces for coating by cleaning, sanding, blasting, wire brushing, masking, or other approved preparation methods.
• Load, unload, position, align, and secure parts on racks, fixtures, conveyors, or workstations according to established work instructions.
• Apply coatings using approved liquid paint and/or powder coating processes while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Monitor parts throughout the finishing process to ensure proper spacing, orientation, coverage, curing, and safe handling.
• Start, operate, and monitor coating equipment and related systems according to established operating procedures.
• Perform visual inspections before, during, and after coating operations to identify defects, contamination, damage, or non-conforming conditions.
• Verify coating (Wet / Powder) appearance, coverage, thickness, and finish quality meet customer, engineering, and production specifications.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and production schedules.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment common to the coating and finishing trade.
• Mark or tag materials using proper job numbers, piece marks, and identifying information as required.
• Detect faulty equipment, tools, or materials and promptly notify supervision of issues affecting safety, quality, or productivity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including routine housekeeping of equipment and work areas.
• Follow all safety regulations and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Package, stage, move, and transport materials and finished products as required.
• Communicate equipment concerns, production interruptions, quality issues, and safety hazards to supervisors or team leads.
• Assist with production, material handling, and manufacturing support activities as needed.
• Plan and coordinate work activities to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High School/GED required.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Skills

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision in applying paint, spotting imperfections, and maintaining high quality standards.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks, working effectively, and meeting production schedules without compromising quality.
• Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving issues such as paint defects, surface preparation problems, or workflow bottlenecks.
• Safety Awareness: Maintaining a proactive attitude towards workplace safety, following protocols and ensuring a hazard-free environment for oneself and others.

Physical Demands

This is a physical position that requires the individual to be able to: stand, walk and carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull, climb, walk up stairs and crouch. This position requires the individual to be able to communicate through speaking and hearing.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans.
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement.
• Performance/Incentive bonuses.
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing.
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime.