Powder Coat Technician - 3x12 Swing Shift ($19-$21/hr)

Gunnebo Group; Milford (OH); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gunnebo Group is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Specialist in Milford, OH to prepare, coat, and finish metal components using powder coating systems. The role focuses on quality finishes, safety, and efficiency with pay between $19 and $21 per hour on a 3‑day 12‑hour swing shift (MTW, TFS).

Responsibilities include surface prep, equipment operation, color application, inspection, thickness verification, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years powder coating/industrial painting/related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read work instructions, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
• Experience using mil thickness gauges.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts for powder coating through cleaning, masking, blasting, and pretreatment processes.
• Operate powder coating equipment, spray guns, curing ovens, and associated production equipment.
• Apply powder coatings according to color, thickness, and quality specifications.
• Inspect coated parts for defects, coverage, adhesion, and overall finish quality.
• Verify coating thickness using appropriate testing and measuring equipment.
• Load and unload materials from paint lines and curing ovens.
• Perform color changes and clean equipment between production runs.
• Monitor oven temperatures, conveyor speeds, and process parameters to ensure product quality.
• Troubleshoot coating defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain production records, quality documentation, and inventory usage logs.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on painting equipment and report repairs as needed.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ability to use a computer to record production as needed.
• Follow company and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Coating knowledge

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mil thickness gauges

Job description

Gunnebo Group is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Specialist in Milford, OH to prepare, coat, and finish metal components using powder coating systems. The role focuses on quality finishes, safety, and efficiency with pay between $19 and $21 per hour on a 3‑day 12‑hour swing shift (MTW, TFS).

Responsibilities include surface prep, equipment operation, color application, inspection, thickness verification, and preventive maintenance.