Powder coater - Machinist III

National Society for Black Engineers; Chennai District; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Powder Coating Booth Operator to manage end-to-end booth operations at our Kancheepuram facility in Tamil Nadu. You will ensure safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while reporting to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities include 5S housekeeping, equipment maintenance, process control, and quality testing (DFT, Impact, Scratch, Bend, Gloss). The role requires 2–5 years' experience, ITI or diploma, and willingness to work in shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of powder coating processes and quality standards.
• Ability to interpret coating quality standards and manage process control parameters.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and PPE compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience operating electrostatic powder coating equipment and pretreatment lines.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Powder Coating Booth operations and maintain 5S and housekeeping.
• Maintain electrostatic powder coating equipment, pretreatment systems, ovens, jigs, hooks and fixtures.
• Manage powder coating process parameters including mixing ratios, recycled powder usage, coating quality and output to meet targets.
• Perform quality inspections and testing (DFT, Impact, Scratch, Bend, Gloss) and maintain records.
• Ensure safety procedures, PPE compliance and participate in continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Powder coating processes knowledge

Coating quality standards

Process control parameters

Safety and PPE compliance

Education

ITI or Diploma or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

Electrostatic powder coating guns

Pretreatment lines

Job description

Rockwell 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 Overview

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.

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.

Essential Qualifications

• ITI, Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification.
• 2–5 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 is available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees. Company volunteer and donation matching programme allows your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity to 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!

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.