Powder coater - Machinist III

Rockwell Automation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness programme

Volunteer time off

Employee Assistance Program

OnTrack wellbeing program

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Chennai, India, is seeking a Powder Coating Booth Operator to manage end-to-end booth operations reporting to the Production supervisor on site at our Kancheepuram facility.

You will own coating parameters, perform quality tests (DFT, impact, scratch, gloss, bend), ensure safety, and train co-workers to sustain operational excellence while aligning with 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma in a technical trade.
• 2–5 years in powder coating booth operations.
• Experience with electrostatic guns and pretreatment lines.
• Knowledge of DFT, impact, scratch, gloss and bend tests.
• Awareness of PPE and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Own powder coating booth operations and maintain equipment.
• Control process parameters to meet quality and delivery targets.
• Perform quality tests and maintain records.
• Ensure safety procedures and train co-associates.
• Support 5S and housekeeping in the booth.

Skills

Quality inspections

Safety compliance

Process optimization

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

ITI / Diploma

Tools

Powder coating guns

Pretreatment lines

Job description

## Powder coater - Machinist IIIApplyremote type: On-sitelocations: Chennai, India: Tamil Nadu, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26-4499Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!Job Description# As a Powder Coating Booth Operator, you will manage end-to-end powder coating booth operations while ensuring that you achieve safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement standards.You will report to the Production supervisor and work onsite at our Kancheepuram facility.## Your Responsibilities:* Take complete ownership of Powder Coating Booth operations, including workplace organisation through 5S implementation and housekeeping activities.* Maintain electrostatic powder coating equipment, pretreatment systems, ovens, jigs, hooks, templates, and associated fixtures.* Manage powder coating process parameters including powder mixing ratios, recycled powder usage, coating quality, and product output to meet quality and delivery targets.* Perform quality inspections and testing including DFT (Dry Film Thickness), Impact Test, Scratch Test, Bend Test, and Gloss Level Test while maintaining production and maintenance records.* Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, chemical handling regulations, continuous improvement programmes, and training of co-associates to support operational excellence.## The Essentials – You Will Have:* ITI, Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification.* 2 years and Maximum 5 years of experience in Powder Coating Booth Operations within a manufacturing environment.* Experience operating Electrostatic Powder Coating Guns and Pretreatment (PT) Lines.* Knowledge of powder coating processes, coating quality standards, and process control parameters.* Experience performing coating quality inspections including DFT, Impact, Scratch, Gloss, and Bend Tests.* Understanding of chemical handling, workplace safety standards, PPE compliance, and preventive maintenance practices.* Flexible to work in shifts.## The Preferred – You Might Also Have:* Experience in Automotive, Electronics, Electrical, Heavy Engineering, or Industrial Manufacturing environments.* Experience maintaining production checklists, maintenance records, rejection reports, and rework reports.* Knowledge of Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S methodologies.* Experience in powder recovery systems, recycled powder management, and wastage reduction programmes.* Experience mentoring operators or production associates.## What We Offer:Our benefits package includes ...* Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm.* Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.* Company volunteer and donation matching programme – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.* Employee Assistance Program.* Personalised wellbeing programs through our OnTrack programme.* On-demand digital course library for professional development.... and other local benefits!*At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.***#LI-Onsite****#LI-HG1**Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!