What are the responsibilities and job description for the Powder Coating Quality Inspector & Finishing Technician position at Active?
Step into the Finish Line
From the first part you pick up to the last box you label, your day is all about delivering flawless powder-coated components. You’ll be the final set of eyes ensuring color, gloss, and coverage are right—and that every part is cured, protected, and ready to impress our customers.
A Day in the Life- Start your shift by reviewing the job traveler and customer specifications for color, finish, and coverage.
- Inspect freshly coated parts for defects such as runs, sags, orange peel, pinholes, fisheyes, thin coverage, poor adhesion, bare spots, color mismatch, gloss variation, or any signs of surface contamination.
- Verify proper cure before handling or packing to protect the finish.
- Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming parts for rework or scrap, and alert supervision to recurring issues.
- Handle finished parts with care to avoid scratches, dents, or coating damage.
- Pack using approved materials—foam, paper, dividers, and wraps—following the packing instructions precisely.
- Label boxes, racks, or pallets accurately based on the job traveler or shipping documentation.
- Record inspection outcomes and production data with accuracy.
- Maintain clean, organized inspection and packing areas aligned with 5S standards.
- Follow all safety, quality, and powder coat handling procedures while supporting production flow with other finishing or packing tasks as needed.
- Inspection accuracy and defect detection
- Packing quality and protection of finishes
- Productivity and adherence to schedules
- Safety practices and housekeeping
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Strong visual acuity to spot cosmetic and coating issues
- Ability to read and follow job travelers, work instructions, and packing requirements
- Basic math for counting and matching quantities to paperwork
- Attention to detail and quality mindset
- Consistent, dependable attendance
- Experience in powder coating inspection, finishing, or manufacturing
- Familiarity with common powder coat defects and proper handling
- Background working with racks, conveyors, or batch coating operations
- Standing for extended periods
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs (with or without assistance)
- Repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bending, reaching, and handling parts of varying sizes
- Visual acuity sufficient to inspect surfaces for cosmetic and coating defects
- Manufacturing setting focused on powder coating and finishing
- Exposure to noise, moving equipment, and coated metal parts
- Use of required PPE: gloves, safety glasses, and protective wear
- Temperature variations due to ovens and shop conditions
- Mechanical Assembly Skills
- Manual Machining Skills
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