Powder Coating Technician: Precision, Quality & Growth

rbw; West Lafayette, New York (IN, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA/HSA options

Vacation accrual 80 hours + 8/yr up to

Birthday off

Wellness hours 40/yr

Employee Assistance Program

Floating holiday

RBW holidays

Parental leave

401(k) 3% company match

Profit-sharing

Life/ADD insurance

Short-term disability

EV charging on premises

Product discount

Job summary

RBW, Kingston Factory, is seeking a dedicated Powder Coating Specialist to join our manufacturing team. You will prepare, coat, cure, and inspect parts, ensuring quality and adherence to SOPs, while collaborating with the Lead to improve processes.

We rotate through Assembly, Warehousing, and Shipping in the first year to broaden skills and accelerate your career at RBW. Applicants should be self-starters who complete tasks with initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working in powder coating.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and work orders.
• Powder Coating 202 Training from the Powder Coating Institute (preferred).
• Able to stand for long period and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with PPE standards and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Experience developing and improving powder coating application processes.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.
• Must be able to support flexible work hours between 6am and 8pm.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prep raw materials for finishing, including sandblasting.
• Mask and rack parts according to drawings and SOPs.
• Set up, operate, and maintain electrostatic powder spray guns.
• Manage curing process in accordance with the powder manufacturer’s specifications.
• Visually inspect parts exiting paint booth and oven and report non-standard conditions.
• Work with the Powder Coating Lead to develop SOPs and modify processes to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Test and evaluate powder coating applications, including adhesion and thickness testing.
• Meet timelines set by production schedule.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, capacity, and capability.
• Support in maintaining inventory of necessary supplies and powder.
• Clean equipment and work area regularly in addition to routine maintenance.

Skills

Powder coating

Reading drawings

Process improvement

PPE experience

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma

Job description

RBW, Kingston Factory, is seeking a dedicated Powder Coating Specialist to join our manufacturing team. You will prepare, coat, cure, and inspect parts, ensuring quality and adherence to SOPs, while collaborating with the Lead to improve processes.

We rotate through Assembly, Warehousing, and Shipping in the first year to broaden skills and accelerate your career at RBW. Applicants should be self-starters who complete tasks with initiative.