Powder Coat Painter

The Schebler Company • Bettendorf, IA

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About The Position

The Powder Coat Painter applies powder coat and paint finishes in a sheet metal fabrication shop under general supervision. The role supports the full coating process, including preparing and hanging parts, operating coating and blasting equipment, inspecting finishes, and packaging finished products for shipment. The employee follows blueprints, customer specifications, safety procedures, and quality standards, and reports work hours, material usage, and unusual or defective conditions. The position reports to the General Foreman.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of previous industrial painting, blasting, and/or powder coating experience.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow customer specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, bend, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coat and paint finishes according to blueprints and customer specifications.
• Wash and clean parts before coating.
• Hang parts on racks or fixtures for coating.
• Load products into and operate the blasting machine to achieve the desired finish.
• Set up, operate, and maintain coating equipment according to safety procedures.
• Inspect finished parts for defects, adjust colors, and correct finish issues as needed.
• Package completed parts safely and accurately for shipment.
• Record and report working hours and material usage.
• Identify faulty operations, defective material, or unusual situations and report them to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area, including caring for tools and managing equipment inventory.
• Follow all safety and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP, with shares accumulated over time at no cost to employees.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Job security and a voice in how the company operates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED