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 ideal candidate is an experienced Powder Coater with recent technical experience applying industrial or marine coatings to metal components, who enjoys collaborating in a fast-paced team environment and exhibits conscientious workmanship to meet customer technical requirements.

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). Occasional Saturday or evening shifts may occur for special projects with tight deadlines. The goal is a steady 40-hour work week; occasional overtime may be required.

Pay

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

Benefits

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

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 proper operation of the oven to cure parts for the specified amount of time
• Before 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, 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 company officers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of 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 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 potential hazards, and completing technical paperwork with verbal accuracy and specificity)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see and hear clearly in a noisy production environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend over, crouch, and lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds