Powder Coat Tech I (Conversion Temp to hire)

Powersecure-Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Powdersecure-Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Powder Coat Tech I to operate the powder coat line, maintain safety standards, and support quality improvements. The role requires reading and interpreting work instructions, basic math, and entry of data into the systems. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; technical coatings training or an associate degree is strongly desired. The position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; Technical School or Associate Degree in Coatings technology highly desired.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, work instructions, UL Standard, written directions.
• Ability to use a computer and enter information in a database.
• Knowledge of measurement tools, tape measures.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Understands equipment, standards, and general manufacturing practices in the Generator enclosure and power switchgear product areas.
• Identifies and follows proper procedure for all non-conforming material; assists in tracking and recording material discrepancies.
• Communicates and cooperates with engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments to ensure quality compliance and continual product improvement.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Basic math

English communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coatings technology (Technical School) or Associate Degree

Tools

Tape measures

Job description

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Powder Coat Tech I (Conversion Temp to hire)

• Posted on October 6, 2026

Locations

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• Manufacturing & Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: POWDE003440

Description

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED preferred. Technical School or Associates Degree in Coatings technology high desired. However, a combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
Ability to read and interpret documents, work instructions, UL Standard, written directions.
Ability to use the computer and enter information in database.
Knowledge of measurement tools, tape measures.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and communicate in English.

Essential Functions
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
This position must be able to understand the equipment, the standards, and general manufacturing practices in the Generator enclosure and power switchgear product areas.
Identify and follow proper procedure for all non-conforming material. Assist in ensuring all material discrepancies are tracked and recorded.
Communication and cooperation with the engineering, manufacturing, and quality department to ensure quality compliance and continual product improvement.

Level 1

• Has been trained how to, load and unload the Powder Coat Line.
• Has shown competency in reading applicable documents and a fine attention to detail.
• Has demonstrated the ability to complete work in a timely fashion.
• Knowledgeable about all required department procedures.

Physical Demands

• Limited local travel will not be required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have constant control over Powder Coat environment.
• Must be able to lift 60lbs and manipulate heavy finished panels.
• Manual dexterity to operate digital equipment, including computers, HMIs, and other such equipment with small fine buttons and operators.

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