MC FL - Powder Coat Technician

Malibu Boats; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats is seeking an experienced powder coating technician to prepare, apply, and inspect coatings on marine components and assemblies. You will operate coating gear, ensure process parameters meet specs, and maintain records for quality control.

The role requires hands-on expertise with pretreatment, masking, curing ovens, and post-inspection processes. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, adheres to safety procedures, and can work in a manufacturing environment with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ coating complex fabricated assemblies and intricate geometries.
• Experience with multi-stage wash and pretreatment systems.
• Knowledge of cleaning, rinsing, conversion coatings, and surface preparation.
• General computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components and assemblies for powder coating, including cleaning and surface prep.
• Operate and adjust powder coating equipment and curing ovens.
• Apply powder coatings per work instructions and specifications.
• Verify materials, colors, and finishes against job orders.
• Hang, rack, and position parts for proper coverage and flow.
• Monitor film build, temperature, and curing parameters.
• Inspect coatings for coverage, finish, color, and defects.
• Perform touch-ups and rework to meet quality standards.
• Complete production paperwork and traceability records.
• Perform cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Follow safety, chemical handling, and SDS procedures.

Skills

Powder coating

Coating complex assemblies

Surface preparation

Quality inspection

Process control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Curing ovens

Wash and pretreatment systems

Job description

Position Summary

Performs powder coating preparation, application, curing, and inspection activities for marine components and assemblies to meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare components and assemblies for powder coating, including cleaning, pretreatment, masking, plugging, and surface preparation.
• Operate and adjust powder coating equipment, including spray guns, booth systems, wash/pre-treatment systems, and curing ovens.
• Apply powder coatings to components and assemblies in accordance with work instructions, process parameters, and coating manufacturer requirements.
• Verify coating materials, colors, and finishes against job orders, drawings, and specifications.
• Hang, rack, and position parts to support proper coverage, drainage, safe handling, and efficient production flow.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate application and curing parameters, including film build and oven time/temperature.
• Inspect completed parts for coating coverage, finish, color, film thickness, cure, and visible defects. Identify and report nonconforming product.
• Perform approved coating touch-ups and rework while maintaining required quality standards and traceability.
• Complete production paperwork and quality records, including material usage, process checks, inspection results, and nonconformance documentation as applicable.
• Perform routine cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance of coating equipment, booth areas, wash systems, and ovens.
• Monitor pretreatment process conditions and follow established chemical concentration, temperature, and process control requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting coating defects such as poor adhesion, inconsistent coverage, contamination, orange peel, and finish irregularities.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and perform standard 5S activities.
• Follow all PPE, chemical handling, ventilation, fire prevention, and hazardous waste procedures, including applicable SDS requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ coating complex fabricated assemblies, structural components, tubing, and intricate geometries.
• Experience with multi-stage wash and pretreatment systems.
• Previous marine tower powder coating is desirable.
• Knowledge of cleaning, rinsing, conversion coatings, and surface preparation.
• General computer knowledge required.

Language Skill

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

Typical 10-hour workdays.

Safety And Policy Practices

The employee in this position must be knowledgeable in regard to safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company’s Safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation

Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors their own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality

Employee is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability

Employee takes responsibility for their own actions.

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