Powder Coating Technician: Precision Finish & QA

Advex Corporation; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ADVEX Corporation in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a Powder Coat Technician to prepare, coat, cure, and inspect metal components in line with work instructions and quality standards.

Responsibilities include surface prep, masking, rack handling, operating powder coating equipment, and documenting production data. The role requires adherence to safety, 5S, and cleanliness standards in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in powder coating or metal finishing preferred.
• Ability to read job travelers, drawings, and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of gauge use, cure schedules, and common coating defects.

Responsibilities

• Confirm coating type, color, thickness, masking, and cure requirements from travelers and drawings.
• Inspect parts before coating to ensure cleanliness and dryness.
• Prepare components by cleaning, degreasing, masking, and pretreatment steps.
• Rack and ground parts for coverage and safe handling.
• Operate electrostatic powder coating guns, booths, hoppers, and ovens.
• Adjust voltage, air pressure, powder flow, and line speed for consistent finish.
• Monitor oven temperature and document production data.
• Inspect finished parts for thickness, coverage, color, texture, and defects.
• Perform touch-up or rework as required per specifications.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and equipment.

Skills

Powder coating

Industrial painting

Reading specs

Quality focus

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Tools

Powder coating guns

Powder booths

Dry Film Thickness gauges

Infrared thermometers

Grounding testers

Masking tools

Job description

ADVEX Corporation in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a Powder Coat Technician to prepare, coat, cure, and inspect metal components in line with work instructions and quality standards.

Responsibilities include surface prep, masking, rack handling, operating powder coating equipment, and documenting production data. The role requires adherence to safety, 5S, and cleanliness standards in a manufacturing environment.