Powder Coater

About the role

SJS Industrial, a veteran-owned media blasting, industrial painting, powder coating, and light fabrication shop in Virginia Beach, VA, serves military and maritime customers. This full-time Powder Coater position requires relocation to Virginia Beach, VA. The role starts on 1st shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) and moves to 2nd shift (12:00 PM – 9:30 PM), Monday through Friday, with a target 40-hour work week. Occasional Saturday or evening shifts may occur for special projects, and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment following Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) instructions for safety and correct use (no hacks or shortcuts)
• Start up and shut down powder coating booths; ensure the proper operation of the oven to cure parts for the specified amount of time
• Before commencing each shift, inspect applicator guns, air compressors/pumps, and related tools and equipment to ensure safety and functionality
• Coordinate with maintenance technicians to schedule regular preventative maintenance, thereby ensuring maximum uptime of Powder Coating booth, Oven and other equipment
• Coat objects at the correct mil thickness; observe equipment, booth gauges, and control panels as necessary to achieve optimal coating
• Regularly update senior personnel about the general operational status of the booths, ovens, and equipment, and any emergent issues or problems
• Make suggestions to leadership about how to improve speed, quality, or efficiency of production
• Other production-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager, Coatings Supervisor, or the company officers

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in powder coating
• Ability to pass an in-person Powder Coat performance test
• Demonstrated career experience powder coating in an industrial or maritime/marine environment
• Understanding of the basic physical properties and mechanics of powder coating for metals
• Ability to understand and accurately interpret line drawings, specifications, and technical details shown on work orders to correctly apply the right type/brand, color, and mil thickness of powder coating
• Strong communication skills (required for safety concerns, communicating about potential hazards, and completing technical paperwork with verbal accuracy and specificity)
• Physical capabilities: ability to see and hear clearly, stand, walk, bend over, crouch, and lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds; must be physically capable of spending the majority of every work shift standing, moving, or walking
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and background check

Benefits

• 7 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 80 hours of PTO
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package

Pay

$25–$34 per hour, based on experience and an in-person performance test.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, starting on 1st shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) and moving to 2nd shift (12:00 PM – 9:30 PM). Target 40-hour work week. Occasional Saturday or evening shifts may be required for special projects with tight deadlines; occasional overtime may be required.