Powder Coat Operator

South Bay Solutions

Fremont (CA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Life insurance policy

Safe Harbor 401(K) plan

401(k) match

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Job summary

South Bay Solutions is seeking an experienced Powder Coating Operator to start our in‑house coating department. You will read work orders and drawings, prepare components, and hang parts for coverage and curing.

You will set up and operate electrostatic powder coating equipment, select powders, adjust settings, and verify cure schedules while maintaining quality inspections and records.

Qualifications

3+ years powder coating experience.
Experience coating aluminum.
Experience operating batch ovens.
Knowledge of electrostatic application.
Understanding of cure schedules.
Ability to read drawings.
Experience with quality inspections.

Responsibilities

Read work orders, travelers, drawings and coating specifications.
Prepare machined components for coating.
Hang parts for optimal coverage and curing.
Set up and operate electrostatic powder coating equipment.
Select proper powder types and adjust parameters.
Maintain film thickness and verify cure schedules.
Monitor metal temperature, oven profile and cure time.
Perform visual inspections and measure coating thickness.
Identify coating defects and troubleshoot issues.
Maintain equipment and perform daily preventive maintenance.
Maintain production records.

Skills

Powder coating

Aluminum coating

Batch ovens

Electrostatic application

Cure schedules

Reading drawings

Quality inspections

Tools

Wagner/Gema equipment

Job description

Overview

South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop, making parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. Our tolerances are measured in microns, our equipment is top-of-the-line, and our team is passionate about quality craftsmanship.

Position Summary

South Bay Solutions is seeking an experienced Powder Coating Operator to launch our in-house powder coating department. This individual will perform all aspects of the powder coating process including:

Part preparation
Hanging
Powder application
Oven operation
Cure verification
Quality inspection

The ideal candidate has experience coating high-value precision machined components where cosmetic appearance and coating performance are equally critical.

Essential Responsibilities

Read work orders/job travelers and drawings and coating specifications.
Prepare machined components for coating.
Hang parts for optimal coverage and curing.
Set up and operate electrostatic powder coating equipment.
Select proper powder types.
Adjust
- Air pressure
- Voltage
- Powder flow
- Gun settings
Maintain consistent film thickness.
Understand Faraday cage effect and coating challenges.
Operate curing oven.
Verify cure schedules.
Monitor
- Metal temperature
- Oven profile
- Cure time
Perform visual inspections.
Measure coating thickness.
Identify coating defects including
- Orange peel
- Pinholes
- Back ionization
- Thin coverage
- Heavy buildup
Maintain equipment.
Perform daily preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot coating issues.
Maintain production records.