Powder Coating Technician — Precision Finish Specialist

Qualified Staffing; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Staffing in Michigan is seeking detail-oriented individuals for a Powder Coating/Production role in Fenton. The position pays $18-20/hr based on experience and runs the 6:00am - 2:30pm shift, with overtime possible.

Responsibilities include surface prep, powder application, oven management, quality control, and daily plant housekeeping. Must be able to work in production areas as needed and contribute to a flawless finish.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Cleaning, degreasing, masking, sandblasting, or chemically pre-treating metal parts. This includes outgassing porous metals in an oven to remove trapped oils before application.
• Equipment Setup & Calibration: Operating and maintaining electrostatic spray guns, powder booths, fluidizing hoppers, and pressure gauges.
• Powder Application: Utilizing electrostatic charges to apply uniform layers of dry powder (including various colors, gloss levels, and textures) to complex metal geometries without causing runs or uneven thicknesses.
• Oven & Cure Management: Managing batch or conveyor ovens, setting precise ramp-up temperatures, and monitoring dwell times to ensure the powder melts and cross-links perfectly.
• Quality Control: Performing rigorous post-cure inspections. This involves film thickness testing, solvent rub tests (using MEK or acetone to check cure state), crosshatch adhesion testing, and pen.
• Daily Cleaning: Maintaining the ovens cleanliness along with the work area.
• Other duties as requested

Job description

Qualified Staffing in Michigan is seeking detail-oriented individuals for a Powder Coating/Production role in Fenton. The position pays $18-20/hr based on experience and runs the 6:00am - 2:30pm shift, with overtime possible.

Responsibilities include surface prep, powder application, oven management, quality control, and daily plant housekeeping. Must be able to work in production areas as needed and contribute to a flawless finish.