Powder Coating Tech — Process & Quality Specialist

Kennedy Manufacturing Co.; Van Wert, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cornwell Quality Tools is seeking a Paint Technician to safeguard our high standards for quality, durability, and appearance. This hands-on role focuses on powder coating operations, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and accurate documentation.

You will operate powder coating spray systems, manage color changes, monitor bake cycles, inspect finished surfaces, and participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement within a team-driven, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Technical training or vocational school completed.
• 2-4 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate powder coating spray systems (manual, semi-automatic, robotic).
• Manage color changes, spray recipes and sequences, track changeover times.
• Set and monitor bake/cure oven temperatures and process times.
• Inspect finished surfaces and verify film thickness.
• Perform pretreatment QC testing and adjust out-of-spec parts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Technical training

Tools

Powder coating systems

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Cornwell Quality Tools is seeking a Paint Technician to safeguard our high standards for quality, durability, and appearance. This hands-on role focuses on powder coating operations, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and accurate documentation.

You will operate powder coating spray systems, manage color changes, monitor bake cycles, inspect finished surfaces, and participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement within a team-driven, employee-owned environment.