Powder Coater

Greenfield Engineering; Greenfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional holiday entitlement linked

Company uniform and IT plus mobile

Company discount scheme

Overtime opportunities

Training and wellbeing package

Long service awards

Company events and engagement

Salary sacrifice EV scheme

Job summary

Greenfield Engineering seeks a fully experienced Powder Coater to join the production team. You will work with Wagner and Nordson plants to produce high-quality finishes on sheet metal components in a busy facility.

Core responsibilities include setting up manual and automated coating systems, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining production flow while following safety practices. Overtime opportunities and development support are available.

Qualifications

• Proven powder coating experience with independent operation.
• Knowledge of electrostatic application and curing parameters.
• Ability to interpret specifications and ensure finish quality.
• Experience with Wagner or Nordson systems.
• Commitment to safety and efficient production.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate powder coating equipment, adjusting settings for geometry and finish.
• Check prep, hanging, masking, powder type and monitor curing conditions.
• Carry out colour changes, cleaning, and powder recovery checks.
• Inspect coating coverage and film thickness; address defects promptly.
• Support team, maintain safe practices and equipment care.

Skills

Powder coating experience

Electrostatic application

Wagner/Nordson equipment

Independent worker

Quality minded

Safety focused

Tools

Wagner coating equipment

Nordson coating equipment

Automated conveyorised lines

Job description

We are seeking a fully experienced Powder Coater to join our production team and support the effective running of our powder coating department. You will work with our main Wagner automated powder coating plant and our second Nordson plant, producing consistent, high-quality finishes across a range of sheet metal components. The ideal candidate will have practical powder coating experience, a sound understanding of application settings and finish quality, and the ability to work independently and efficiently in a busy production environment.

Working Hours

Day

Start

Finish

Monday 7:00am 5:30pm

Tuesday 7:00am 5:30pm

Wednesday 7:00am 5:30pm

Thursday 7:00am 5:30pm

Friday — —

Saturday — —

Sunday — —

Total: 40.0 hrs/week

Core Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual powder coating equipment and automated coating systems, adjusting application settings to suit component geometry, powder type and finish requirements.
• Check component preparation, hanging, masking, powder selection and job details before coating, and monitor pre-treatment and curing conditions in line with approved procedures.
• Carry out colour changes, booth and gun cleaning, and powder recovery checks to minimise contamination, waste and production downtime.
• Inspect coating coverage, film thickness and surface finish against specifications; identify defects and resolve application issues or escape plant faults promptly.
• Work with team leaders and colleagues to maintain production flow, support less experienced operators, and follow safe working practices, housekeeping and routine equipment care requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Proven powder coating experience, with the ability to set up equipment and apply consistent finishes independently.
• A sound understanding of electrostatic application, gun settings, component preparation, coating thickness, curing and common coating defects.
• Ability to follow production instructions and quality standards, with reliable timekeeping, good communication and a practical approach to safety and problem solving.
• Experience operating Wagner or Nordson powder coating equipment, particularly automated conveyorised lines.
• Experience with automated gun controls, powder feed and recovery systems, and efficient colour changes.
• Experience coating sheet metal components and supporting the training and development of other operators.

Company Benefits

• Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service.
• Company uniform and IT plus mobile device equipment provided where required for the role.
• Access to a company discount scheme.
• Overtime opportunities available at competitive rates, where applicable.
• Training and development support and Employee wellbeing package.
• Long service awards
• Planned company events and engagement activities.
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, subject to eligibility.