Job Description
Job Title: Powder Coating Automation Manager
Location: Newport News, VA
Job Type: Contract to Hire
About the Company:
A well-established precision sheet metal manufacturer with over 40 years of experience is seeking a Powder Coating Automation Manager to oversee their automated finishing line and batch booth operations. The company operates from a 60,000 sq. ft. facility and is known for producing high-quality, custom sheet metal products for a wide range of industries in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
Position Summary:
The Powder Coating Automation Manager will lead and support a team in the powder coating department. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient daily operations, maintaining equipment, optimizing labor and workflow, and ensuring high-quality finishes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with automated powder coating systems, strong leadership skills, and a sharp focus on process improvement and safety compliance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SSPC or PCI Certification
- PLC, HMI, or automation programming knowledge
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Experience improving or creating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, and perform repetitive hand movements
- Comfortable working in hot and cold environments
- Must pass medical evaluations for physical fitness, hearing, and respirator use
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage daily operations of automated and manual powder coating processes
- Inspect coated parts to ensure proper thickness, adhesion, curing, and overall quality
- Troubleshoot and coordinate maintenance for equipment such as conveyors and ovens
- Analyze production data and workflow to improve process efficiency and reduce waste
- Train, coach, and supervise team members for performance and skill development
- Maintain safety standards in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and company regulations
- Monitor and adjust chemical levels in pretreatment systems
- Maintain production records, material logs, and supply inventories
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage daily operations of automated and manual powder coating processes
- Inspect coated parts to ensure proper thickness, adhesion, curing, and overall quality
- Troubleshoot and coordinate maintenance for equipment such as conveyors and ovens
- Analyze production data and workflow to improve process efficiency and reduce waste
- Train, coach, and supervise team members for performance and skill development
- Maintain safety standards in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and company regulations
- Monitor and adjust chemical levels in pretreatment systems
- Maintain production records, material logs, and supply inventories
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- SSPC or PCI Certification
- PLC, HMI, or automation programming knowledge
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Experience improving or creating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, and perform repetitive hand movements
- Comfortable working in hot and cold environments
- Must pass medical evaluations for physical fitness, hearing, and respirator use
About the job
- Posted on
- Nov 12, 2025
- Job type
- Contract
- Location
- Newport News VAOn-site
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