Powder Coat Paint Technician

GA Richards; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Sick time

PTO after 90 days

Job summary

GA Richards in Michigan is seeking a Powder Coating Operator to prepare surfaces, apply powder coatings, and ensure finishes meet specifications. You will operate spray guns, ovens, and lift systems to maintain production flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3-5 years in powder coating or industrial painting; training painters and maintaining equipment and records are key duties, with safety and PPE emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of powder coating, industrial painting, or related experience preferred.
• Technical or vocational training in painting or finishing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate powder coating equipment including spray guns, ovens, and wash systems.
• Apply powder coating to achieve specified thickness, coverage, and finish quality.
• Train painters and monitor curing processes for adhesion and durability.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure quality control.
• Maintain equipment and booth and keep production records.
• Adhere to safety protocols and use PPE.

Skills

Train painters

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Spray guns

Ovens

Wash systems

Job description

Job Description

Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, 401, sick time and PTO after 90 days!

Shift:Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summary

Responsible for preparing surfaces and applying powder coatings to various parts and products, ensuring high-quality finishes, adherence to specifications, and efficient operation of powder coating equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate powder coating equipment, including spray guns, ovens, and wash systems.
• Apply powder coating to achieve specified thickness, coverage, and finish quality.
• Responsible for training painters.
• Monitor curing processes and temperatures to ensure optimal adhesion and durability.
• Conduct visual inspections of finished products for defects, runs, sags, or uneven coverage.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of powder coating equipment and booth.
• Maintain accurate records of production, materials used, and quality control checks.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Troubleshoot basic issues with powder coating equipment and processes.
• Assist with inventory management of powder coat materials and supplies.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required. 3-5 years of experience in powder coating, industrial painting, or a related field preferred. Technical or vocational training in painting or finishing a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential 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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics are that of a typical manufacturing nature. G.A. Richards is cutting, forming, welding and powder coating and assembling steel components. Product is shipped out every day, therefore you can expect that product is constantly moving. There will be forklift traffic about the building, in and out of the departments. PPE may be required depending on the area or process you are working. As in most manufacturing you may be required to work alongside another employee.

Company Description

THE G.A. RICHARDS GROUP

The G. A. Richards Group consists of several Michigan-based operations that each engineer and build components for various global manufacturers. With 100 years of experience, we compete across the general industrial and office furniture market. We provide the necessary input to our customers that optimizes component design for our manufacturing processes.