Powder Coat Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a skilled coating technician to produce high-quality finished goods for the lighting industry. You will apply paint or powder coating, prepare surfaces, operate spray equipment, and ensure finish quality.

You will maintain equipment, log data, and communicate with management about production status and issues. A strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently are required.

Qualifications

• Coating Production: Paint or powder coat metal parts to meet daily goals and quality expectations.
• Surface Preparation: Clean, mask, and inspect parts before application.
• Equipment Operation: Run and care for spray guns, paint booths, conveyors, curing ovens, and pretreatment systems.
• Quality Control: Check coating thickness, adhesion, coverage, appearance, chemical concentration, and cure verification, then log the data.
• Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance like filter changes, booth cleaning, and wash system upkeep.
• Communication: Update management on job status and production issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor coating equipment to meet daily production goals.
• Inspect parts for defects and ensure proper masking and preparation.
• Maintain spray booths, ovens, conveyors, and pretreatment equipment.
• Measure coating thickness and adhesion, log results, and report anomalies.
• Perform routine maintenance to keep equipment in good working order.
• Communicate production status and issues to supervisors.

Skills

Coating techniques

Independent worker

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Tools

Paint booths

Ovens

Spray guns

Conveyors

Pretreatment systems

Job description

Job Summary

The technician follows written or verbal instructions and uses hands-on experience to build high-quality finished goods for the lighting industry.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coating Production: Paint or powder coat metal parts to meet daily goals and quality expectations.

• Surface Preparation: Clean, mask, and inspect parts before application.

• Equipment Operation: Run and care for spray guns, paint booths, conveyors, curing ovens, and pretreatment systems.

• Quality Control: Check coating thickness, adhesion, coverage, appearance, chemical concentration, and cure verification, then log the data.

• Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance like filter changes, booth cleaning, and wash system upkeep.

• Communication: Update management on job status and production issues.

Skills and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of application techniques, curing processes, and coating materials.

• Hands-on experience with paint booths, ovens, and spray equipment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly