Electrostatic & HVLP Spray Coatings Specialist

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

Ready to perfect every coat?Do you obsess over film build, atomization, and finish quality? Are you fluent in Zahn cup readings and comfortable switching between airless, HVLP, air-assisted, and electrostatic equipment? If so, step into a role where your craftsmanship sets the standard. Opportunities exist on 1st, 2nd, and weekend shifts.Your missionOwn surface prep: mask with precision, cap and plug critical features, and plastic off protected zones; orbital sand; hand blast or run an 8–12 wheel roto-blaster.Move work efficiently and safely using overheads, Blue Giants, and/or forklifts for carts and monorail systems.Eliminate contamination: degrease thoroughly; verify airflow via anemometer; validate wet/dry film thickness with gauges.Mix to spec every time; confirm daily viscosity using various Zahn cups.Apply base, protective, and finish coats to automotive-grade standards; catch and report defects per work instructions.Decal accurately per decal installation drawings; complete SPC charts and perform daily washer titrations.Keep spray gear in top shape; follow hazardous waste barrel rules; collect waste from paint gun flush activities.Pitch in on additional tasks as assigned.Your toolkitDemonstrated ability to achieve automotive-standard finishes across multiple coating types.Confidence reading safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.Math aptitude with whole numbers, fractions, decimals; skilled at rates, ratios, and percentages.Experience building and interpreting data collection tools.Safety, alwaysUphold 5S and housekeeping; wear the right PPE; follow all site/job health and safety procedures.Engage in safety training and show competency; speak up about hazards or correct what you can.Respirator users (half/full face): annual pulmonary function test and fit test required; annual medical surveillance questionnaire; no facial hair that could break the respirator seal.Air-supplied hood zones: no medical requirement, but an annual medical surveillance questionnaire is required.Hazardous waste training (intro + annual) for paint gun flush solvent covers hazards, collection, spill prevention, bonding/grounding, emergency shutdown of paint/solvent lines, labeling/dating, storage/time limits, spill reporting, emergency evacuation, and containment procedures.Education & nice-to-havesHigh school diploma or GED preferred.Basic Microsoft Office skills; forklift certification preferred.Working Environment:The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is located on the production shop floor, in multiple buildings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Incumbent will work in a typical paint environment including the use of solvents, adhesives, hydraulic oil, petroleum products, etc. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.