Powder Coating Technician – Hands-On, Growth-Driven

Cornwell Quality Tools; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Life insurance and disability

401(k) eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Employee events

Job summary

Cornwell Quality Tools is seeking a Paint Technician to operate powder coating systems, manage color changes, and ensure coating quality. This hands-on role focuses on equipment operation, process control, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to uphold Cornwell’s high standards.

The position requires vocational/technical training with 2–4 years’ related experience, knowledge of powder coating processes, and a strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Vocational school or technical training with 2–4 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, procedures, and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to use internal computer software and systems.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate powder coating spray systems (manual, semi-automatic, robotic).
• Perform color changes, set recipes, and track changeover times.
• Monitor bake/cure oven temperatures and timings.
• Inspect finished surfaces and verify film thickness.
• Conduct pretreatment quality control and adjust out-of-spec parts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine cleaning of equipment.
• Maintain spray equipment, fixtures, and replacement wear items.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Instruction reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Job description

Cornwell Quality Tools is seeking a Paint Technician to operate powder coating systems, manage color changes, and ensure coating quality. This hands-on role focuses on equipment operation, process control, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to uphold Cornwell’s high standards.

The position requires vocational/technical training with 2–4 years’ related experience, knowledge of powder coating processes, and a strong mechanical aptitude.