Powder Coating Technician

Company Overview

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects, offering specialty services such as power systems, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection equipment. Founded in 1988, ITAC is an ENR‑Ranked Top Design Firm with over 450 employees across six offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company is 100% employee‑owned through an ESOP and Direct Stock Ownership, providing a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives.

Job Summary

The Industrial Painter/Powder Coater will apply paint and powder coating to various surfaces, ensuring high‑quality finishes that meet ITAC’s standards. This role supports project managers, maintains equipment, and upholds safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project manager to identify painting needs and support optimal project decisions.
• Install ventilators and safety measures to protect painters from harmful fumes.
• Prepare surfaces for painting through sandblasting, dry ice blasting, soda blasting, and thorough cleaning to remove contaminants and existing coatings.
• Use viscosity cups, thickness gauges, and gloss gauges to check paint composition and prepare paint.
• Apply primer, sealers, and various finishes using brushes, rollers, airless or electrostatic spray equipment, selecting the appropriate tools for primers, pre‑finishes, or topcoats.
• Maintain compliance with all safety standards and wear required PPE.
• Clean equipment, work areas, and treated surfaces with water, solvents, and other cleaning agents after each job.
• Maintain and adjust industrial painting equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Operate powder‑coating equipment, using a handheld spray gun in a spray booth while wearing protective gear.
• Spray powder coat, prep parts, maintain machines, and keep the work area clean.
• Maintain records of coated parts and colors; change colors and clean the booth multiple times per shift to prevent contamination.
• Move racks in and out of the oven, handling high temperatures safely.
• Assist in solvent cleaning and racking parts as needed.
• Support other manufacturing departments as directed by management.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and the Standard Code of Conduct.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in industrial powder coating.
• Knowledge of different types of paints, finishes, and application techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Experience with automated coating systems is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care for employees and immediate families

Pay

The typical base salary for this role is $38,000 – $50,000.