Coatings Specialist: Electrostatic & HVLP Finishes

Manitowoc; Shady Grove (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitowoc is seeking a skilled coating technician to join the production team on the shop floor. You will apply automotive-grade finishes across multiple coating types, perform precision masking, sanding, and masking of critical features, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will read decals, manage SPC-related tasks, verify viscosity and film thickness, and work with spray equipment, forklifts, and OSHA-compliant procedures on a fast-paced line.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to achieve automotive-standard finishes across multiple coating types.
• Math aptitude with whole numbers, fractions, decimals; skilled at rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Experience building and interpreting data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Own surface prep: mask with precision, cap features, and protect zones; sand and blast.
• Degrease and verify airflow, measure wet/dry film thickness per instructions.
• Apply base, protective, and finish coats; report defects and decals per drawings.
• Maintain spray gear and follow hazardous waste procedures; assist with additional tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Manitowoc is seeking a skilled coating technician to join the production team on the shop floor. You will apply automotive-grade finishes across multiple coating types, perform precision masking, sanding, and masking of critical features, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will read decals, manage SPC-related tasks, verify viscosity and film thickness, and work with spray equipment, forklifts, and OSHA-compliant procedures on a fast-paced line.