Powder Coat Painter - 2nd Shift

Berner Air Curtains; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Berner International in New Castle, PA is seeking a Powder Coat Painter for the 2nd shift (2:00pm – 10:00pm). This full-time exempt role focuses on powder coat applications, quality checks, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace in a team environment.

Requirements include at least 3 years of powder coat painting, ability to read a coating thickness gauge, and knowledge of powder coating procedures and equipment. The company offers a competitive benefits package and a $1 shift differential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of powder coat painting experience.
• Ability to read coating thickness gauge.
• Knowledge of powder coating procedures and painting equipment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and quality.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings and adhere to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain powder area, paint booth and bake oven.
• Load and unload products on carts and racks.
• Conduct prep-work prior to application.
• Check humidity and temperature prior to application.
• Set and adjust controls for powder coat application.
• Perform powder coat application using paint booth and bake oven.
• Keep system clean for efficiency and safety.
• Load/unload parts on conveyors and start/setup conveyors as needed.
• Clean and replenish tanks with chemicals.
• Quality assurance as products are completed.
• Some product assembly as needed.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to order powder and inventory.

Skills

Powder coat painting

Reading gauges

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Job description

Job Title: Powder Coat Painter – 2nd Shift

Location: New Castle, PA

• Full-time Exempt
• 2nd shift (2:00pm – 10:00pm)
• $1 Shift Differential

Who We Are:

Since 1956, Berner International has been saving energy and creating healthy, comfortable environments for our customers by manufacturing air curtains. We provide a clean, bright, and friendly work environment in a growing family‑owned business. When the door is open, Berner air curtains!

What is an air curtain?

An air curtain is a machine that blows a controlled stream of air across an opening to create an air seal. This air seal not only saves energy it also provides comfortable environments by keeping out bugs, dust, fumes, and extreme temperatures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Our Powder Coat Painters have industrial paint experience, are mechanically inclined, and have a passion for quality. This position is responsible for powder coat applications, checking for quality, and maintaining a clean and safety workspace. If you take pride in your work and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this position is for you!

General Duties

• Maintain powder area, paint booth and bake oven


• Loading and unloading products on carts and racks


• Conduct prep-work prior to application


• Check humidity and temperature prior to application


• Set and adjust controls for powder coat application


• Perform powder coat application, utilize paint booth and bake oven as needed


• Keep system clean to insure efficiency and maximum safety


• Load and unload parts on and off conveyor, start and set-up conveyor as required


• Clean and replenish tanks with chemicals


• Quality Assurance as products are completed


• Some product assembly, as needed


• Communicate with Purchasing department or ordering powder and other inventory

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong work ethic with great attendance, punctuality and initiative are a must


• Able to read coating thickness gauge


• Knowledge of powder coating procedures and painting equipment


• At least 3 years of powder coat painting, is a plus


• Must be able to achieve and maintain production standards and piece count


• Excellent attention to detail


• Good hand dexterity, mechanically inclined


• Able to work in a fast pace environment


• Demonstrate ability to work independently without daily supervision


• Adheres to company safety policies


• Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds occasionally


• Reaching, standing, bending for long periods of time


• Able to withstand high temperatures during summer months


• Must be able to adhere to respirator guidelines

What We Offer:

• Berner International has a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:


• Full company-paid medical and dental insurance for you AND your family!


• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability


• Company-sponsored life insurance with voluntary options


• 401(k) with discretionary match


• Vacation and personal time


• Nine paid holidays


• Discretionary year-end bonuses


• and more!

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Job offers made by Berner International LLC. will be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check, as applicable. If you are a job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact HR.