Powder Coating Technician — Precision Finish & Quality

JCB North America; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCB North America is seeking a Powder Paint Team Member for the Pooler, GA site to perform all powder coating operations in the Paint Shop, ensuring durability and appearance of heavy equipment components. You will handle surface preparation, application, curing, inspection, touch-ups, and routine maintenance while adhering to safety and 5S standards.

The role supports continuous improvement and requires basic equipment handling skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in industrial, automotive, or manufacturing painting.
• Experience operating material handling equipment (forklift, crane, or manipulators).
• Must pass drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests by law.

Responsibilities

• Perform all powder coating operations, including surface preparation, application, and curing.
• Apply coatings with electrostatic spray to ensure coverage, adhesion, and finish.
• Monitor coating thickness and quality to meet specs; perform touch-ups as needed.
• Prepare components for coating, including cleaning, masking, staging, and pre-treatment.
• Load/unload parts using manipulators, conveyors, cranes, or forklifts.
• Operate and maintain powder coating equipment, including spray booths and curing ovens.
• Inspect coated parts for finish quality, thickness, and defects; report non-conformities.
• Apply CI and lean principles to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations and wear PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

High-stress environment

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Manipulators

Job description

JCB North America is seeking a Powder Paint Team Member for the Pooler, GA site to perform all powder coating operations in the Paint Shop, ensuring durability and appearance of heavy equipment components. You will handle surface preparation, application, curing, inspection, touch-ups, and routine maintenance while adhering to safety and 5S standards.

The role supports continuous improvement and requires basic equipment handling skills.