Powder Coat Operator

South-Bay-Solutions

Mattos (CA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Visa)

Life insurance policy

Safe Harbor 401(K) plan

401(k) match

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Referral program

Job summary

South Bay Solutions in California is seeking an experienced Powder Coating Operator to launch our in-house powder coating department. You will perform all aspects: preparation, hanging, application, oven operation, cure verification, and inspection of high-value precision components.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in powder coating, experience with aluminum, batch ovens, and electrostatic application. Reading drawings and ensuring adherence to cure schedules and quality standards is essential.

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 air, voltage and powder flow.
Maintain consistent film thickness and monitor cure schedules.
Inspect finished coating and identify defects.
Maintain equipment and perform daily preventive maintenance.
Record production data and maintain production records.
Troubleshoot coating issues.

Skills

Powder coating

Electrostatic application

Reading drawings

Quality inspections

Batch ovens

Aluminum coating

Forklift certification

Lean Manufacturing

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.