Employee-Owned Paint Technician - Powder Coating Expert

Cornwell Quality Tools Co.; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Competitive wages

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) retirement plan eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Positive work culture

Job summary

Cornwell Quality Tools is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to ensure our products meet high standards for quality, durability, and appearance. This hands-on role focuses on powder coating equipment operation, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and quality assurance.

You will work with manual, semi-automatic, and robotic spray systems, perform color changes, monitor bake/ cure ovens, and document production and quality data.

Qualifications

• Vocational training or equivalent experience in coating/production environments.
• 2–4 years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes and equipment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual, semi-automatic, and robotic powder coating spray systems.
• Perform color changes, create spray recipes, and track changeover times.
• Set and monitor bake/cure oven temperatures and process times.
• Inspect finished surfaces for defects and verify film thickness.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine cleaning of equipment.
• Document production and quality data as required.
• Identify coating defects and implement corrective actions.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operating procedures.

Skills

Powder coating

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Quality focus

Education

Vocational training

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Cornwell Quality Tools is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to ensure our products meet high standards for quality, durability, and appearance. This hands-on role focuses on powder coating equipment operation, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and quality assurance.

You will work with manual, semi-automatic, and robotic spray systems, perform color changes, monitor bake/ cure ovens, and document production and quality data.