Powder Coat Spray Technician

Triad Manufacturing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIAD Manufacturing, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Powder Coating Technician to apply electrostatic powder coatings to metal parts and assemblies. You will operate manual Gema OptiStar and automated Gema OptiFlex A2 systems to ensure even coverage and meet specifications.

You will inspect finished coatings, maintain spray booths and hoppers, and follow OSHA safety procedures while wearing respirators and PPE. High school diploma or GED required; 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2–4+ years of powder coating, industrial painting, or surface-finishing experience in manufacturing.
• 2–4+ years operating an automated Gema OptiFlex A2 powder coating system.
• 2–4+ years operating a manual Gema OptiStar powder coating system.
• Strong math skills and ability to follow coating specifications and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to safe work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Powder Application: Operates manual Gema OptiStar and automated Gema OptiFlex A2 systems to apply even powder coatings.
• Quality Control: Inspect coverage, color, film thickness, and defects using PosiTest DFT and PosiTest PC mil readers.
• Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and maintains spray booths, guns, filters, and powder hoppers; replaces filters as needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Follows OSHA and plant safety procedures and wears required PPE, including respirators, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Completes tasks delegated by Supervisor.
• Asks questions/seeks advise from Supervisor when in doubt.

Skills

Powder coating

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gema OptiStar

Gema OptiFlex A2

Job description

Position Scope

Prepares, hangs, masks, and applies electrostatic powder coatings to metal parts and assemblies, ensuring finishes meet engineering and customer specifications.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Powder Application: Operates manual Gema OptiStar and automated Gema OptiFlex A2 systems to apply even powder coatings.
• Quality Control: Inspect coverage, color, film thickness, and defects using PosiTest DFT and PosiTest PC mil readers.
• Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and maintains spray booths, guns, filters, and powder hoppers; replaces filters as needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Follows OSHA and plant safety procedures and wears required PPE, including respirators, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
  • Completes tasks delegated by Supervisor.
  • Asks questions/seeks advise from Supervisor when in doubt.

Qualifications

Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties safely and satisfactorily.

• Strong math skills and ability to follow coating specifications and work instructions.
• 2–4+ years of powder coating, industrial painting, or surface-finishing experience in manufacturing.
• 2–4+ years operating an automated Gema OptiFlex A2 powder coating system.
• 2–4+ years operating a manual Gema OptiStar powder coating system.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to safe work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Physical Demand

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.

• Physical Requirements: Able to stand for extended shifts and lift, carry, or position metal parts and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Must pass a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and respirator fit test if required.
• Position requires the use of near, mid-range and far vision with clarity at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less. The ability to judge distance and space relationships and see objects where and as they are. The ability to identify and distinguish colors. The ability to observe up and down or to the right or left (field of vision).