Powder Coating Tech Lead

Tarter Gate Company, LLC; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Tarter Gate Company, LLC in Corinne, UT is seeking a Powder Coating Tech Lead to oversee the powder coating department, lead a small team, and ensure high-quality finishes. You will operate coating equipment, manage workflows, and uphold safety standards on the production line.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process improvements, and diligent teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Powder coating or industrial painting experience
• 1+ year of leadership or team lead experience preferred
• Strong understanding of coating techniques, surface prep, and curing processes
• Excellent attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a production environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a small team of powder coating technicians.
• Set up, operate, and maintain powder coating guns, booths, and ovens.
• Prepare parts (cleaning, masking, and surface prep) and ensure consistent, high-quality finishes.
• Inspect parts for coating thickness, coverage, and curing quality.
• Monitor daily production schedules, material usage, and department safety.
• Troubleshoot coating issues and implement process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Skills

Powder coating experience

Leadership experience

Coating techniques

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Job description

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Powder Coating Tech Lead

Full Time Corinne, UT, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Join our team as a Lead Powder Coating Technician!
We're looking for a hands-on leader to oversee our powder coating department, ensuring top-quality finishes, efficient workflow, and a safe, productive environment. If you take pride in craftsmanship and enjoy leading a team, this is the role for you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and train a small team of powder coating technicians.

Set up, operate, and maintain powder coating guns, booths, and ovens.

Prepare parts (cleaning, masking, and surface prep) and ensure consistent, high-quality finishes.

Inspect parts for coating thickness, coverage, and curing quality.

Monitor daily production schedules, material usage, and department safety.

Troubleshoot coating issues and implement process improvements.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Powder coating or industrial painting experience

1+ year of leadership or team lead experience preferred.

Strong understanding of coating techniques, surface prep, and curing processes.

Excellent attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills.

Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a production environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT:

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Effective interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills required. This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of the work will be conducted on the paint line. Temperature conditions are weather dependent. A special paint suit and respirator must be worn. Work may be fast paced.

** TARTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**