Powdercoat Painter

CTR Group is seeking a Powder Coat Painter in the Newport News, VA area with immediate openings.

Pay

$16 to $22 per hour, with weekly paychecks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate powder coating equipment, including programming spray guns, adjusting nozzles, and configuring powder flow for optimal coverage and minimal waste.
• Apply powder coating using electrostatic spray methods, monitoring spray patterns, flow rates, and gun positioning in real time to ensure consistent, high-quality finishes.
• Operate and monitor curing ovens, adjusting time and temperature settings to meet powder manufacturer specifications for adhesion and durability.
• Perform routine water sampling and testing to monitor pH, conductivity, and overall water quality used in the pre-treatment wash stage—including recording data and adjusting accordingly to maintain proper quality control.
• Prepare and load sheet metal parts onto overhead conveyor systems, ensuring proper spacing, grounding, and secure hanging to avoid coating defects.
• Select and verify appropriate powder types based on customer specifications; ability to interpret basic blueprints is helpful.
• Conduct detailed inspections of coated parts using visual checks and dry film thickness gauges to identify defects such as uneven coverage, bubbling, or undercure.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records, including part counts, colors used, water test logs, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on powder coating equipment, spray guns, and curing ovens.
• Troubleshoot minor issues with coating systems to reduce downtime and maintain workflow.
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of coating materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Handle materials and finished parts safely and efficiently throughout the coating process.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in powder coating or a related field.
• Basic powder coating knowledge, including surface preparation.
• Strong visual inspection skills.
• Understanding of material handling.
• Attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with coating equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• SSPC Certification.
• PCI Certification.
• PLC, HMI, or other automation programming knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, reach, and perform repetitive hand and finger movements for extended periods.
• Able to work in hot or cold temperature conditions.
• Ability to wear a respirator.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.

About CTR Group

CTR Group operates in the staffing and recruitment industry nationwide, with over 35 years of experience. We provide full-service staffing support for sectors including Marine Trades, Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Commercial, Technical, Professional, Aerospace and Aviation, and Energy. We offer a range of placement options such as Direct Hire, Contract Labor, Temporary, and Temp-to-Hire.