Industrial Powder Coating Technician

Pro-Type Industries; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual fully paid training

401k with employer match

On-site gym

Health, dental, vision, sick and vaca

Paid time off

Job summary

Pro-Type Industries is seeking an experienced Machinist CNC Operator?finish painter to join our finishing team in Sterling, VA. This role focuses on preparing parts for powder coating, operating spray equipment, and ensuring quality finishes.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of finishing experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings. We offer training, growth, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years’ finishing painter experience in metal fabrication preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills; detail-oriented; able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Able to follow directions and read engineering drawings/work instructions.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude; basic software skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts for powder coating: cleaning, masking, plugging, hanging.
• Set up and operate powder coating equipment and spray guns.
• Apply powder coatings evenly to various metal components.
• Adjust equipment settings for proper coverage and cure.
• Load/unload parts and monitor curing process.
• Inspect finished parts for coverage, thickness, appearance, adhesion, and quality.
• Identify coating defects and perform touch-up or rework as needed.
• Read and follow work orders, drawings, and customer specs.
• Maintain production and quality documentation; keep work area clean.

Skills

Multitask

Organized

Self-motivated

Cooperative

Collaborative

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint sprayer (Titan/Graco)

Job description

Pro-Type Industries is looking experienced Machinist CNC Operator who is looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing company. Our long-standing success is attributed to its dedicated workforce, considered its greatest resource for future growth. Our Powder Coater is a pivotal player in the production of finished products for various customers and uses their skills and experience to apply accurate finishes to a variety of manufactured products for our customers.

What do we Offer You?

• A very competitive compensation package including:
• Annual fully paid training for continuing education
• Career Growth with a professional development plan
• Employee recognition programs
• Health, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, on site gym, and more
• 401k with a generous employer match
• Collaborative team and entrepreneurial work environment

Who are YOU?

You are an experienced finishing painter who is looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing company. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to build skills that provide a career in this exciting industry. Equally important is your ability to multitask, be highly organized, self-motivated, cooperative and collaborative.

What does your day/week/month look like?

• Prepare metal parts for powder coating, including cleaning, masking, plugging, hanging, and other required preparation.
• Set up and operate powder coating equipment and spray guns.
• Apply powder coatings evenly and consistently to a variety of metal components.
• Adjust equipment settings, powder flow, air pressure, and application techniques as necessary to achieve proper coverage.
• Load, unload, and monitor parts through the curing process.
• Verify proper cure temperatures and times according to applicable specifications.
• Inspect finished parts for proper coverage, thickness, appearance, adhesion, and overall quality.
• Identify coating defects and perform touch-up or rework when required.
• Read and follow work orders, drawings, customer specifications, and written work instructions.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment, booths, work areas, racks, hooks, and related equipment.
• Properly handle, label, store, and dispose of coating materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Follow all company safety requirements, including required PPE.
• Support other Finishing Department activities as needed.

What do you need for this amazing opportunity?

• Highschool degree in general education is preferred but not required.
• 1 to 2 years’ experience as a finishing painter in the metal fabrication industry preferred but not required
• Excellent organizational skills; detailed orientated and able to handle multiple tasks; able to prioritize; able to meet deadlines
• Able to follow directions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Mathematical aptitude
• Basic computer skills; able to learn software programs
• Ability/learn to read engineering drawings and work instructions
• Attention to detail
• Knowledgeable in setting up/operation of painting equipment
• Knowledgeable in key factors in spray gun painting and how to enhance/mitigate
• Knowledgeable with MIL-SPEC paints and proper application
• Must be 18 years of age
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Able to stand for a full 8 hour shift

You Should Be Proficient In

• Industrial & Commercial Painting

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Paint Sprayer (Titan, Graco)