Precision Powder Coating Specialist

TRIAD Manufacturing, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIAD Manufacturing, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Powder Coating Technician to apply electrostatic powder coatings to metal parts and assemblies. You will operate manual Gema OptiStar and automated Gema OptiFlex A2 systems to ensure even coverage and meet specifications.

You will inspect finished coatings, maintain spray booths and hoppers, and follow OSHA safety procedures while wearing respirators and PPE. High school diploma or GED required; 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2–4+ years of powder coating, industrial painting, or surface-finishing experience in manufacturing.
• 2–4+ years operating an automated Gema OptiFlex A2 powder coating system.
• 2–4+ years operating a manual Gema OptiStar powder coating system.
• Strong math skills and ability to follow coating specifications and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to safe work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Powder Application: Operates manual Gema OptiStar and automated Gema OptiFlex A2 systems to apply even powder coatings.
• Quality Control: Inspect coverage, color, film thickness, and defects using PosiTest DFT and PosiTest PC mil readers.
• Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and maintains spray booths, guns, filters, and powder hoppers; replaces filters as needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Follows OSHA and plant safety procedures and wears required PPE, including respirators, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Completes tasks delegated by Supervisor.
• Asks questions/seeks advise from Supervisor when in doubt.

Skills

Powder coating

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gema OptiStar

Gema OptiFlex A2

Job description

TRIAD Manufacturing, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Powder Coating Technician to apply electrostatic powder coatings to metal parts and assemblies. You will operate manual Gema OptiStar and automated Gema OptiFlex A2 systems to ensure even coverage and meet specifications.

You will inspect finished coatings, maintain spray booths and hoppers, and follow OSHA safety procedures while wearing respirators and PPE. High school diploma or GED required; 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.