Powder Coater-1st and 2nd Shift

Motor Controls Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (

Quarterly performance bonus

PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement,

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Motor Controls Inc. is seeking an experienced Powder Coater who takes pride in high-quality finishes and attention to detail. You will apply powder coating to manufactured metal components and verify color, finish, and coating requirements to ensure consistency.

You will inspect parts before coating, monitor ovens, maintain coating thickness, and troubleshoot equipment. This is an in-person, first-shift (6:00am-2:30pm) or second-shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) position in Dallas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of powder coating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, prints, work orders, and production specifications.
• Experience maintaining coating consistency, finish quality, and required coating thicknesses.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Reliable attendance and a team-oriented attitude.
• Experience coating fabricated metal products of varying sizes and shapes.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coating to manufactured metal components while meeting quality, production, and appearance standards.
• Review work orders, prints, and production documentation to verify color, finish, and coating requirements.
• Inspect incoming parts to ensure surfaces have been properly prepared for coating.
• Maintain proper coating coverage and mil thickness on parts of varying sizes and configurations.
• Monitor curing ovens and identify issues that could affect finish quality or product compliance.
• Inspect completed parts for defects, coverage, appearance, and thickness requirements.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot spray guns, powder delivery systems, and related equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety requirements and wear required PPE.
• Assist with other production activities as needed.

Skills

Powder coating

Blueprint reading

Coating thickness

Attention to detail

Math skills

Independent worker

Team player

Punctual attendance

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Spray guns

Industrial ovens

Job description

MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical control systems and electrical enclosures. We are seeking an experienced Powder Coater who takes pride in producing high-quality finishes and understands the importance of consistency, appearance, and attention to detail.

What You'll Do

• Apply powder coating to manufactured metal components while meeting quality, production, and appearance standards.

• Review work orders, prints, and production documentation to verify color, finish, and coating requirements.

• Inspect incoming parts to ensure surfaces have been properly prepared for coating.

• Maintain proper coating coverage and mil thickness on parts of varying sizes and configurations.

• Monitor curing ovens and identify issues that could affect finish quality or product compliance.

• Inspect completed parts for defects, coverage, appearance, and thickness requirements.

• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot spray guns, powder delivery systems, and related equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Follow all company safety requirements and wear required PPE.

• Assist with other production activities as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of powder coating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

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

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, prints, work orders, and production specifications.

• Experience maintaining coating consistency, finish quality, and required coating thicknesses.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Basic math and measurement skills.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Reliable attendance and a team-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coating fabricated metal products of varying sizes and shapes.

• Experience measuring coating thickness and verifying finish requirements.

• Experience maintaining spray guns, powder coating systems, and industrial ovens.

• Industrial wet-painting experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and twist.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled.

• Ability to work around powder coating materials, fumes, chemicals, and industrial equipment while following established safety procedures.

Work hours:

1st Shift: 6:00am- 2:30pm, Monday-Friday

2nd Shift: 3pm-11:30pm, Monday- Friday

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option)

• Quarterly performance bonus

• PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty

• 401(k) with company match

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Referral bonus program

About Us

MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production-drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more!

Exempt: Yes

Type: Full Time

Location: Dallas, 75220

Work Location: In Person