Painter or Powder Coater

Dakota Bodies, LLC; Watertown (SD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies Watertown is seeking a Powder Coat Line Painter to prepare products, apply powder coat, and ensure quality per specifications. You will train across the powder coat line and work on second shift with proper safety practices.

The role requires teamwork, proficiency with line equipment, and the ability to operate surface prep and coating machinery. Respirator use is required; duties include cleaning and maintaining booths and supporting paint operations.

Qualifications

• Experience painting in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of powder coat processes and quality standards.
• Ability to train on all aspects of the powder coat line.

Responsibilities

• The ability to work as a team, follow orders and complete tasks as assigned by paint lead.
• Operate equipment for surface preparation, primer and topcoat application.
• Clean and maintain equipment and booths.
• Operate machinery to prime truck bodies.
• Perform paint rework as needed.
• Work in a respirator as required.

Skills

Industrial painting

Powder coating

Teamwork

Tools

Powder coat line equipment

Respirator operation

Job description

# Painter or Powder CoaterDakota Bodies Watertown - Watertown, SD 57201## OverviewSalary Range$20.00## Description**Starting pay is $20.00, DOE 2nd Shift Differential is an additional $2.00/hour**The Powder Coat Line Painter will be responsible for proper preparation of product and equipment, applying powder coat, and ensuring quality per customer and company specifications. They will be able to work and train all aspects of the powder coat line.**Job Responsibilities*** The ability to work as a team, follow orders and complete tasks as assigned by paint lead* Knowledgeable in operation of all equipment required for surface preparation, primer and topcoat application.* Cleaning and maintaining of all equipment and booths* Ability to operate machinery and equipment to prime truck bodies* Make paint rework repairs as needed* Employee must be able to work in a respirator* Perform other duties as assigned## Qualifications* Experience painting in an industrial setting.* The successful candidate will be able to proficiently perform each of the duties listed above.