Powder Coat Technician — First Shift, Quality & Safety

Innerspace; Marne (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

InnerSpace is seeking a Powder Coat Operator for first shift to join our manufacturing team. This role involves applying high‑quality powder coating to metal parts, assemblies, and finished products while ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has experience operating powder coating or industrial paint equipment and takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality finish.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 6 months of powder coating, industrial painting, or paint line experience.
• Experience operating industrial spray equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coating to metal parts, assemblies, and completed products.
• Set up and adjust powder coating equipment, selecting nozzles and settings for even coverage.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, masking, and inspecting parts prior to coating.
• Use spraying techniques to minimize overspray and waste.
• Inspect finished parts for coating quality and defects requiring rework.
• Maintain and clean paint equipment and work area.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Read and follow work instructions and production documents.
• Assist with other production duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read work instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial spray equipment

Electrostatic powder coating equipment

Job description

InnerSpace is seeking a Powder Coat Operator for first shift to join our manufacturing team. This role involves applying high‑quality powder coating to metal parts, assemblies, and finished products while ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has experience operating powder coating or industrial paint equipment and takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality finish.