Powder Coat Painter

Express Employment Professionals; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an experienced Powder Coat Painter for a local fabrication company. You will prepare, mask, and coat metal parts, set up equipment, and inspect finished work to ensure quality. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity in Saint Joseph, MO.

You’ll join a skilled manufacturing team that values attention to detail, safety, and reliability. Starting pay is $17 per hour with weekly pay and opportunities to grow fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Powder-coating experience required.
• Manufacturing/fabrication experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, coating thickness, and curing processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed specifications.
• Familiarity with industrial painting equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable attendance and a safety-focused work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and mask metal parts before coating
• Set up and operate powder-coating equipment
• Apply finishes evenly and according to production specifications
• Monitor coating thickness, coverage, and curing requirements
• Inspect completed parts for smoothness, color, and overall quality
• Safely handle materials, chemicals, tools, and shop equipment
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe
• Follow blueprints, work orders, and production instructions

Skills

Powder coating

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Dependable attendance

Safety-focused

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an experienced Powder Coat Painter for a local fabrication company.

If you take pride in producing clean, consistent finishes and have hands-on powder-coating experience, this could be a great opportunity to join a skilled manufacturing team and continue growing your trade.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, clean, and mask metal parts before coating
• Set up and operate powder-coating equipment
• Apply finishes evenly and according to production specifications
• Monitor coating thickness, coverage, and curing requirements
• Inspect completed parts for smoothness, color, and overall quality
• Safely handle materials, chemicals, tools, and shop equipment
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe
• Follow blueprints, work orders, and production instructions

What You’ll Need

• Previous powder-coating experience required
• Manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred
• Knowledge of surface preparation, coating thickness, and curing processes
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed specifications
• Familiarity with industrial painting equipment and safety procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Dependable attendance and a safety-focused work ethic

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Starting pay of $17 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Full-time, long-term potential
• Opportunity to build additional fabrication skills
• Supportive team environment
• Career growth with an established local company

Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace

Location/Region: Saint Joseph, MO