Manufacturing Technician- Coater (2nd Shift)

DESCRIPTION 

As a Manufacturing Technician – Powder Coating, you’ll help fulfill customer orders by operating coating equipment, preparing parts for finishing, and ensuring high-quality powder-coated products. You’ll stay on track with production schedules, follow safety and quality processes, and suggest improvements to help us work smarter and faster.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines and participate in our 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Operate a variety of equipment including blast booths, paint booths, curing ovens, and material handling systems.


• Apply powder coatings, ensuring proper coverage, thickness, and finish.


• Inspect and prepare parts by cleaning, masking, plugging, and staging them according to production specifications.


• Apply powder coatings using electrostatic spray equipment, ensuring proper coverage, thickness, and finish.


• Load and unload parts on racks or conveyors, ensuring proper alignment and safe handling.


• Follow job work orders and blueprints to ensure coatings meet customer and industry requirements.


• Support our ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management System by following standard procedures and documenting results.


• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow and resolve production issues.


• Keep your work area clean, organized, and ready for the next job as part of our lean manufacturing culture.


• Identify and report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.


• Participate in root cause problem solving and offer suggestions to improve production flow and product quality.


• Contribute to a positive, team-first environment that emphasizes accountability and shared success.


• Remain flexible and open to working in different roles, including prepping/masking, blasting, loading/unloading, and painting.


• Track and record production output and complete required documentation accurately.


• Maintain a customer-focused mindset, understanding that high-quality work and on-time delivery directly impact our reputation.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive, and positive. Having a passion for exceptional customer service and support is a must. Being sensitive to the unpredictable demands and uncertainties associated with working in a specialty surface coating & finishing business is a requisite to delivering superior results and exceeding the expectations of our internal and external customers. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Previous experience in powder coating, painting, or surface finishing highly preferred.


• Basic understanding of coating thickness, adhesion, and finish quality standards preferred.


• Strong verbal communication skills.


• Experience working well with others in team settings.


• Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills.


• Organized and detail-oriented.


• Reliable and able to meet deadlines.


• Professional, respectful, and solutions-focused.


• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.


• Safety-focused with a track record of following procedures.


• Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours per shift, often on concrete floors.


• Regularly lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.


• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.


• Work in an often hot, loud and fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Exposure to powder coating materials, cleaning chemicals, and other industrial substances (PPE provided).


• Required to wear appropriate PPE, including gloves, respirators, safety glasses, and protective clothing, as needed.