Powder Coatings Technician - 1st Shift

Hentzen Coatings, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous PTO policy

401(k) Employer Match: We match up to

Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual

Employee referral bonus program

Monthly employee food trucks

Job summary

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is seeking a Powder Production Technician in Greenville, SC to sample, test, adjust, produce, and troubleshoot powder coatings. You will operate and monitor production equipment, set up machines, and follow batch tickets to meet quality standards.

The role involves weighing ingredients, preparing batches, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with the Quality Control Department. A team‑oriented environment with safety and housekeeping emphasis is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; technical training is a plus.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred (approximately 3–12 months).
• Ability to operate or learn equipment such as extruders and mills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment and adjust as needed.
• Set up machines according to setpoints and production specs.
• Follow batch ticket instructions to ensure quality.
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients and stage materials.
• Assemble and prepare ingredients for batches.
• Complete batch documentation accurately and timely.
• Notify supervisor at designated stages of cleaning and inspection.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with safety, quality, and workplace policies.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste per EH&S procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Forklift certification

Pallet jack operation

Basic math

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

Extruders

Mills

Forklifts

Pallet jack

Basic computer skills

Job description

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is seeking a Powder Production Technician in Greenville, SC to sample, test, adjust, produce, and troubleshoot powder coatings. You will operate and monitor production equipment, set up machines, and follow batch tickets to meet quality standards.

The role involves weighing ingredients, preparing batches, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with the Quality Control Department. A team‑oriented environment with safety and housekeeping emphasis is provided.