Hands-On Powder Coating Expert & Lean Leader

Decision Associates; North Weissport (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

F3 Metalworx is seeking a seasoned Powder Coating Technical Specialist to lead on the shop floor, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and optimize three powder lines. You will diagnose coating defects, implement process improvements, and mentor teams to raise quality, throughput, and consistency across high-mix production.

The role reports directly to the VP of Operations and offers visibility across the department.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on powder coating experience on multiple substrates.
• Experience with multiple powder chemistries and finishes; Teflon knowledge preferred.
• Strong Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and process mapping.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve coating defects with technical precision.
• Experience with automated application equipment (Nordson) preferred.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor floor teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Job shop or high-mix production background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority on the powder coating floor, spending the majority of your time directly on the line.
• Evaluate existing processes and implement new ones to improve quality, efficiency, and flow across three powder lines, four ovens, and a batch booth.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma techniques to identify and eliminate bottlenecks and waste.
• Diagnose and resolve coating defects, drawing on deep technical knowledge of chemical composition, oven time/temperature/speed, and application parameters.
• Oversee the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of the automated application equipment, including Nordson powder coating systems.
• Support both standard powder coating and specialty Teflon coating processes.
• Partner closely with the Quality team to reduce customer escapes and drive toward zero-defect performance.
• Coach, train, and mentor the team, building buy-in for new processes across the floor.
• Use data and KPIs to monitor line performance and report gaps to leadership.

Skills

Powder coating

Lean/Six Sigma

Process optimization

Quality control

Data analytics

Mentoring

Coaching

MS Office

Tools

Nordson equipment

MIE Trak

MS Office Suite

Job description

F3 Metalworx is seeking a seasoned Powder Coating Technical Specialist to lead on the shop floor, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and optimize three powder lines. You will diagnose coating defects, implement process improvements, and mentor teams to raise quality, throughput, and consistency across high-mix production.

The role reports directly to the VP of Operations and offers visibility across the department.