Powder Coat Technician – Swing Shift & Quality Finishes

Hamilton by Gunnebo; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Profit Sharing 3% Match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hamilton by Gunnebo in Milford, CT is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Specialist to prepare, coat and finish metal parts using powder coating systems. The role emphasizes quality finishes, attention to detail and adherence to safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

The position offers a swing shift (3-day, 12-hour) rotating each pay period. Pay ranges from $19 to $21 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and maintain production efficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts for powder coating through cleaning, masking, blasting, and pretreatment processes.
• Operate powder coating equipment, spray guns, curing ovens, and related production equipment.
• Apply powder coatings according to color, thickness and quality specs.
• Inspect coated parts for defects, coverage, adhesion and finish quality.
• Verify coating thickness using appropriate testing equipment.
• Load and unload materials from paint lines and curing ovens.
• Perform color changes and clean equipment between runs.
• Monitor oven temperatures, conveyor speeds and process parameters.
• Troubleshoot coating defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain production records, quality documentation and inventory logs.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on painting equipment.
• Follow safety, environmental and housekeeping requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Record production with a computer when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Mil thickness gauges

Curing ovens

Spray guns

Job description

Hamilton by Gunnebo in Milford, CT is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Specialist to prepare, coat and finish metal parts using powder coating systems. The role emphasizes quality finishes, attention to detail and adherence to safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

The position offers a swing shift (3-day, 12-hour) rotating each pay period. Pay ranges from $19 to $21 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and maintain production efficiency.