Powder Coat Paint Technician - 1st Shift

G A Richards Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

G A Richards Company in Grand Rapids, MI seeking a powder coating operator for a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying powder coatings, and ensuring high-quality finishes that meet specifications.

The role requires 3–5 years in powder coating or related fields, with a high school diploma or GED. Training painters, inspecting finished parts, and maintaining equipment are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience in powder coating, industrial painting, or related field.
• 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 and finish quality.
• Train painters as needed.
• Monitor curing processes and temperatures for adhesion and durability.
• Conduct visual inspections of finished products for defects or uneven coverage.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and booth.
• Maintain records of production, materials used, and quality checks.
• Adhere to safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Troubleshoot basic issues with equipment and processes.
• Assist with inventory management of powder coat materials and supplies.

Skills

Powder coating equipment operation

Quality inspections

Safety protocols & PPE use

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powder coating ovens

Spray guns

Booth/cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

Pay Range: $21 - $27/hr

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

Requirements

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