Powder Coating & Equipment Maintenance Technician

AIS offers a strong set of values that guide our business: listening to customers, relying on employees, honoring integrity, embracing continuous learning, leading with design, creating value, and working to make the world better.

About the role

This role combines powder coating operations with responsibility for maintaining coating equipment, wash systems, and related production machinery. The technician ensures high-quality finishes while keeping all systems running efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Powder Coating Operations
  • Prepare parts for coating (cleaning, masking, sanding, blasting)
  • Apply powder coating using electrostatic spray equipment
  • Load/unload parts onto racks or conveyor systems
  • Monitor and control curing ovens (temperature, time, flow)
  • Inspect coated parts for quality, thickness, and defects
  • Rework or touch up as needed
• Wash System Operations (Pre-Treatment)
  • Operate and monitor parts washers and pretreatment systems
  • Check chemical levels, pH, and temperature of wash tanks
  • Perform routine cleaning of washer stages and nozzles
  • Ensure proper drying before coating
  • Troubleshoot contamination or adhesion issues
• Equipment Maintenance
  • Perform preventive maintenance on:
    • Spray guns and powder systems
    • Conveyor lines
    • Ovens and curing systems
    • Washers and pumps
  • Clean and maintain filters, hoses, and spray booths
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime
  • Coordinate with maintenance or supervisors for major repairs
  • Keep maintenance logs and records

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in powder coating or industrial finishing preferred
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of pumps, motors, and fluid systems (for washers)
• Ability to read gauges, meters, and equipment settings
• Strong attention to detail and quality control

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pretreatment systems (phosphate, zirconium, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrostatic coating systems
• OSHA safety knowledge
• Forklift or lift equipment certification

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/industrial setting
• Exposure to chemicals, heat, and moving equipment
• Required use of PPE (respirator, gloves, eye protection)

Physical Requirements

• Lift 25–50 lbs regularly
• Standing, bending, repetitive movement
• Ability to work in hot environments (ovens)

Pay

$23.00 - $29.00 hourly