Job Description
Title: Powder Coater
Location: Newport News, VA
Shift: 1st Shift
Wages: TBD ($17 – $22 per hour expected; higher wages may be offered based on specific skills and experience)
About the Company
We are a precision sheet metal manufacturer with over 40 years of experience, operating in a modern 60,000 sq. ft. facility. As a family-owned and operated company, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accurately manufactured sheet metal products on time, every time. Our team produces everything from precision-crafted components to complex enclosures, serving a wide range of customer applications in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
Job Description
The Powder Coater applies electrostatic powder coatings to sheet metal parts using manual spray guns and automated coating booths. Responsibilities include cleaning, masking, and hanging parts, applying powder evenly, curing parts in ovens, inspecting finished products for quality, and maintaining equipment. Attention to detail and knowledge of powder coating processes are essential to meet production and quality standards.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to stand, bend, squat, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods
- Comfortable working in hot and cold conditions
- Able to pass general physical and respirator medical evaluation
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate powder coating equipment (manual and automated)
- Apply coatings using electrostatic spray methods for consistent finishes
- Operate curing ovens, adjusting settings per specifications
- Perform water sampling/testing for quality control during pre-treatment wash stage
- Prepare and load sheet metal parts on conveyor systems ensuring proper grounding
- Select and verify powder types based on specifications
- Inspect finished products with visual checks and gauges for quality
- Maintain accurate production, inspection, and maintenance records
- Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventive maintenance
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate powder coating equipment (manual and automated)
- Apply coatings using electrostatic spray methods for consistent finishes
- Operate curing ovens, adjusting settings per specifications
- Perform water sampling/testing for quality control during pre-treatment wash stage
- Prepare and load sheet metal parts on conveyor systems ensuring proper grounding
- Select and verify powder types based on specifications
- Inspect finished products with visual checks and gauges for quality
- Maintain accurate production, inspection, and maintenance records
- Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventive maintenance
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment
Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to stand, bend, squat, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods
- Comfortable working in hot and cold conditions
- Able to pass general physical and respirator medical evaluation
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