MC FL - Powder Coat Technician
About The Position
The Powder Coat Technician performs powder coating preparation, application, curing, and inspection activities for marine components and assemblies to meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and production requirements. The role prepares parts, operates coating and pretreatment equipment, applies coatings according to work instructions and manufacturer requirements, and inspects finished work for quality and conformance. The technician also maintains equipment and work areas, completes production and quality records, follows safety and hazardous-waste procedures, and assists with troubleshooting coating defects. The position is based in Fort Pierce, Florida. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or other conditions less desirable than those typically found in an office. Typical workdays are 10 hours; travel and overtime are required when necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience coating complex fabricated assemblies, structural components, tubing, and intricate geometries.
- Experience with multi-stage wash and pretreatment systems.
- Knowledge of cleaning, rinsing, conversion coatings, and surface preparation.
- General computer knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers in written and oral form.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
- Knowledge of and adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
- Travel and overtime when necessary; typical workdays are 10 hours.
Nice To Haves
- Previous marine tower powder-coating experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare components and assemblies for powder coating, including cleaning, pretreatment, masking, plugging, and surface preparation.
- Operate and adjust powder coating equipment, including spray guns, booth systems, wash and pretreatment systems, and curing ovens.
- Apply powder coatings according to work instructions, process parameters, and coating manufacturer requirements.
- Verify coating materials, colors, and finishes against job orders, drawings, and specifications.
- Hang, rack, and position parts to support proper coating coverage, drainage, safe handling, and production flow.
- Monitor application and curing parameters, including film build and oven time and temperature.
- Inspect completed parts for coverage, finish, color, film thickness, cure, and visible defects.
- Identify and report nonconforming product.
- Perform approved coating touch-ups and rework while maintaining quality standards and traceability.
- Complete production paperwork and quality records, including material usage, process checks, inspection results, and nonconformance documentation as applicable.
- Perform routine cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance on coating equipment, booth areas, wash systems, and ovens.
- Monitor pretreatment process conditions and follow established chemical concentration, temperature, and process-control requirements.
- Assist with troubleshooting coating defects, including poor adhesion, inconsistent coverage, contamination, orange peel, and finish irregularities.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and perform standard 5S activities.
- Follow PPE, chemical handling, ventilation, fire prevention, and hazardous-waste procedures, including applicable SDS requirements and company hazardous-waste disposal procedures.
- Adhere to company safety policies and procedures and support organizational goals and objectives.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers in written and oral form.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
