Lead Powder Coat Painter & Team Mentor

States Manufacturing LLC; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance (100%/300$ deductible

Paid weekly

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

States Manufacturing LLC in Dayton, MN is seeking an experienced Lead Powder Coat Painter to oversee daily powder coating operations, ensuring products are prepped, coated, cured, and inspected to customer specs and quality standards. This role acts as technical leader on the coating team.

You will mentor teammates, troubleshoot coating issues, manage workflows, and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements across shift.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in powder coating or related manufacturing.
• Previous leadership or training experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Responsible, safety-focused and able to pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily powder coating operations to meet production schedules and quality expectations.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Powder Coat Painters and production team members.
• Load and prepare parts for coating, ensuring proper surface preparation and fixture setup.
• Operate and monitor powder coating equipment, including paint guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems.
• Adjust paint flow, coating thickness, viscosity, and equipment settings to achieve high-quality finishes.
• Monitor curing oven temperatures and bake cycles to ensure proper coating adhesion and durability.
• Perform quality inspections and verify products meet customer specifications and company standards.
• Troubleshoot coating defects, equipment issues, and process inconsistencies.
• Review production priorities and coordinate work assignments to maximize efficiency.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and respirators.
• Assist supervisors with process improvements, inventory management, and production reporting.

Skills

Powder coating

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Oven curing equipment

PPE & safety gear

Job description

States Manufacturing LLC in Dayton, MN is seeking an experienced Lead Powder Coat Painter to oversee daily powder coating operations, ensuring products are prepped, coated, cured, and inspected to customer specs and quality standards. This role acts as technical leader on the coating team.

You will mentor teammates, troubleshoot coating issues, manage workflows, and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements across shift.