What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint/Powdercoat Painter position at Special Products & Manu?
Special Products & Manufacturing, an award-winning company with over 60 years of success, is seeking a Powder Coat Painter to join our team in Rockwall, TX.
If you have at least 3 years of powder coat painting experience in a manufacturing environment, you owe it to yourself to check out this opportunity!
Why You Should Join our Team:
- Comprehensive Benefits: At SPM, employees enjoy a robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, and paid time off. Our focus on well-being helps you maintain a healthy work‑life balance while thriving in your career.
- Company stability and growth: Founded in 1963, SPM has more than 60 years of proven success. We continue to grow and innovate, offering employees the chance to be part of a stable, forward‑thinking organization.
- Work for an award-winning company: SPM was recently named Fabricator of the Year (2025) by The Fabricator, a major industry publication. This kind of recognition reflects a company known for quality, innovation, and best practices, and makes it a proud place to work.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Powder Coat Painter to join our sheet metal fabrication team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for applying high-quality powder coat finishes to a variety of metal products while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and adherence to customer specifications.
If you take pride in your work, have an eye for detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to grow with a solid team.
What You’ll Do
- Set up and operate powder coating equipment, including spray guns, booths, and conveyor systems
- Prepare parts for coating (cleaning, masking, staging)
- Perform color changes, including cleaning lines and switching materials
- Mix and measure powders, paints, and chemicals to required specifications
- Monitor and adjust oven settings to ensure proper curing
- Inspect finished parts for quality, coverage, and defects
- Monitor coating consistency, including flow and thickness
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
- Conduct daily chemical testing and maintain proper balances
- Read work orders, prints, and use measuring tools to meet specifications
- Accurately track jobs and properly label finished parts
- Identify and report quality issues
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
What We’re Looking For
- 3 years of experience in powder coating, painting, or similar manufacturing role
- Experience with powder coat lines, spray guns, and color changes
- Ability to read prints and use basic measuring tools
- Knowledge of coating processes and surface preparation
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical & Work Environment
- Manufacturing/production environment
- Standing, bending, and lifting up to 55 lbs. regularly
- Exposure to powders, paints, and chemicals
- PPE required (respirator, gloves, eye protection, etc.)
About Our Company:
Special Products & Mfg., Inc. (SPM) is a precision sheet metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company headquartered in Rockwall, Texas, with additional facilities in the region, serving OEMs across a wide range of industries. With more than 60 years of manufacturing experience, the company provides comprehensive in-house capabilities including laser cutting, CNC machining, metal forming, welding, powder coating, and electro-mechanical assembly. Supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification, advanced automation, and lean manufacturing practices, SPM delivers scalable, high-quality production solutions designed to meet evolving customer demands
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.