Powder Coat Line Associate

Hamilton by Gunnebo; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hamilton by Gunnebo in Milford, Ohio, is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Specialist to prepare, coat, and finish metal components using powder coating systems. You will ensure durable finishes meet specifications, and you will maintain production efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of coating processes, and adherence to safety standards. Swing shift is a 3-day, 12-hour schedule with rotation; prior powder coating or industrial painting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of powder coating, industrial painting, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read work instructions, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
• Experience using mil thickness gauges or similar measuring devices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts for powder coating through cleaning, masking, blasting, and pretreatment.
• Operate powder coating equipment, spray guns, curing ovens, and related production equipment.
• Apply powder coatings according to color, thickness, and quality specs.
• Inspect coated parts for defects, coverage, adhesion, and finish quality.
• Verify coating thickness using testing/measuring equipment.
• Load/unload materials from paint lines and curing ovens.
• Perform color changes and clean equipment between runs.
• Monitor oven temps, conveyor speeds, and process parameters for quality.
• Troubleshoot coating defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain production records, quality docs, and inventory logs.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on painting equipment and report repairs.
• Follow EH&S and housekeeping requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Record production on a computer as needed.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Skills

Powder coating knowledge

Reading drawings

Measuring devices use

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Powder Coat Paint Specialist is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing metal components using powder coating systems to ensure high-quality, durable finishes that meet company and customer specifications. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of coating techniques, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to maintain production efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

Pay is based on experience with a range of $19 to $21 per hour

This is a swing shift: 3-day 12-hour shift that rotates every pay period. MTW, TFS

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts for powder coating through cleaning, masking, blasting, and pretreatment processes.
• Operate powder coating equipment, spray guns, curing ovens, and associated production equipment.
• Apply powder coatings according to color, thickness, and quality specifications.
• Inspect coated parts for defects, coverage, adhesion, and overall finish quality.
• Verify coating thickness using appropriate testing and measuring equipment.
• Load and unload materials from paint lines and curing ovens.
• Perform color changes and clean equipment between production runs.
• Monitor oven temperatures, conveyor speeds, and process parameters to ensure product quality.
• Troubleshoot coating defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain production records, quality documentation, and inventory usage logs.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on painting equipment and report repairs as needed.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ability to use a computer to record production as needed.
• Follow company and safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 2 years of powder coating, industrial painting, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read work instructions, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
• Experience using measuring devices such as mil thickness gauges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated powder coating systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in a metal fabrication, safe storage, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience preferred.
• 2-5 years experience with powder coat line setup, troubleshooting and quality control

Why join us

Do you want to be part of creating a safer world? Without thinking about it, you meet us in your everyday life – at home, in transit and at work. We are at the airport, where you commute, where you work, play and shop. Diverse in our offering, our customer outreach and in our mindset, Gunnebo is leading the transformation of the security business through digitalization and connectivity for the continuous development of smart entrance control and safe storage solutions.

If you are passionate about being part of an exciting transformation journey working with a global, multi‑cultural and highly motivated organization this is the opportunity for you. Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety and collaboration? Our employees have ideas on how to build a safer and more sustainable tomorrow and the drive and passion to realize them. Our attention to societal trends, and our ability to translate these into business opportunities, alongside our dedication to customers, sustainability and digitalization have earned us a place among the leading companies in our industry.

We believe that building long‑term relationships and integrity are keys to success. Performance driven by a forward‑thinking attitude, passionate teamwork, and the strong will to continuously learn. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international and diverse and pro‑active working environment. Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

At Gunnebo, we have a bigger mission, we are working For a Safer World. We welcome your application.

About Gunnebo Group

The Gunnebo Group is a global leader in security offering innovative products and services to protect and control the flow of people, and to safely secure valuables. Through our businesses Gunnebo Entrance Control and Gunnebo Safe Storage we offer solutions to customers in retail, public transport, public and commercial buildings, industrial and high‑risk sites and banking. We operate worldwide through our 3,400 employees, 25 country locations and 10 production facilities to serve customers in over 100 markets. Together we create a safer world.

Gunnebo Safe Storage

specializes in certified physical security solutions. Whether this is to safely secure valuables, cash, private or business critical possessions from burglary, fire and explosion, or to provide industries with customized solutions for specific storing needs, such as pharmaceuticals or luxury products – we provide peace of mind at home, in transit and at work.

Hamilton Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Profit Sharing 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Vision insurance