Powder Coating Technician

Wabtec Corporation; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is hiring a Prep Technician to coat and finish metal surfaces for its manufacturing lines in Duncan, OK. The role involves masking, coating, inspecting finishes, and maintaining paint equipment within an indoor industrial environment.

You will operate a Graco spray system, perform quality checks for coating uniformity, and collaborate with team members to meet production goals and safety standards. A High School diploma or GED and 1+ year powder coat experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of Powder Coat experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to apply coating principles and identify issues (fisheye, adhesion, rough coatings).
• Ability to set, read, and use measuring instruments (viscosity testers, thickness gauges).
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to interpret specifications for color and coating thickness.
• Ability to use tools and equipment for coating operations.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Team collaboration and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mask, coat, and finish metal surfaces.
• Operate Graco wet paint system to apply finishes.
• Inspect painted units for runs, debris, fisheye, and uncoated areas.
• Inspect/replace paint gun components for optimal performance.
• Perform daily checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in 5S, cleaning procedures, and shop upkeep.
• Cleansing booth, conveyors, spray heads, and hoses as needed.
• Assist others in solving quality and production issues.

Skills

Powder coat

Blueprints

Measuring instruments

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Graco paint system

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is hiring a Prep Technician to coat and finish metal surfaces for its manufacturing lines in Duncan, OK. The role involves masking, coating, inspecting finishes, and maintaining paint equipment within an indoor industrial environment.

You will operate a Graco spray system, perform quality checks for coating uniformity, and collaborate with team members to meet production goals and safety standards. A High School diploma or GED and 1+ year powder coat experience are required.