Powder Coater I

Symbiotic Services•Denton, TX

About The Position

Symbiotic Services is recruiting a safety-conscious, detail-oriented Powder Coater I for a client in manufacturing. The role applies protective and decorative powder coatings to metal components using automated and manual electrostatic coating equipment. It includes preparing materials, operating pretreatment and curing equipment, inspecting finished products, and maintaining production quality and safety standards. The Powder Coater I reviews work orders and coating documentation, verifies parts and materials, prepares components for coating, and operates coating equipment according to approved settings and procedures. The role monitors curing and production conditions, checks coating quality, identifies nonconforming products, and follows approved rework procedures. It also involves authorized equipment and powder handling, production documentation, housekeeping, and compliance with safety and environmental procedures. This is an industrial manufacturing and metal finishing environment. The position requires regular standing and walking, frequent hand and arm movements, and use of required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education or experience.
Ability to follow written, verbal, and visual work instructions.
Ability to recognize workplace hazards and communicate safety concerns.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to maintain accurate production and inspection records.
Ability to safely operate equipment after completing required training and qualification.
Understanding of basic powder coating and metal finishing processes.
Ability to operate or learn automated and manual electrostatic coating equipment.
Familiarity with coating preparation, application, curing, and inspection procedures.
Ability to identify coating defects and recognize quality issues.
Ability to use quality inspection instruments after appropriate training.
Basic mathematical skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read measurements, compare inspection results against established specifications, and document production data accurately.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Completion of required workplace orientation and equipment-specific training before independent operation.
Training in hazard communication, personal protective equipment, dust and ignition prevention, machine guarding, emergency procedures, and applicable lockout/tagout requirements.
Demonstrated competency in safe equipment startup, shutdown, process monitoring, coating application, and quality inspection.
Respiratory protection training, medical evaluation, and fit testing when required by assigned duties.
Additional training and authorization before operating forklifts, powered pallet trucks, hoists, or other specialized equipment.
Separate authorization for chemical dosing, maintenance, and lockout/tagout activities.
Completion of applicable refresher training, including hearing conservation and heat illness prevention.
Ability to stand and walk regularly throughout the workday.
Ability to perform frequent reaching, gripping, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to identify equipment movement, warning signals, and coating defects, with appropriate aids or accommodations where applicable.
Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds, subject to task-specific assessment.
Ability to use mechanical lifting equipment or approved team assistance for heavier, bulky, hot, sharp, or unstable materials.
Ability to perform assigned tasks while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing or industrial finishing experience.
Powder coating experience.

Responsibilities

Review work orders, technical drawings, coating specifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Technical Data Sheets (TDS).
Verify part identification, powder color codes, material lots, masking requirements, cleanliness, and quality specifications.
Perform assigned equipment startup inspections, including checks of guards, emergency stops, ventilation systems, grounding, hoses, cables, and fire protection indicators.
Monitor pretreatment and rinse conditions when qualified and authorized.
Ensure components are properly cleaned, dried, positioned, spaced, and grounded before coating.
Operate automated powder coating systems and manual electrostatic spray guns according to approved settings and procedures.
Maintain consistent coating coverage and proper equipment grounding.
Coordinate material flow and production activities with assigned assistants.
Monitor curing oven and conveyor settings to ensure coating specifications are met.
Inspect coating quality for film thickness, appearance, adhesion, and other required criteria.
Identify defective components, separate nonconforming products, and follow approved rework procedures.
Perform authorized powder replenishment, powder reclaim handling, color changes, cleaning, and equipment shutdown.
Prevent contamination during powder changes and production activities.
Maintain accurate records of process readings, material lots, inspection results, production quantities, and downtime.
Communicate equipment issues, production concerns, and quality problems to supervisory personnel.
Maintain clean and organized work areas according to established housekeeping and safety standards.
Follow safety procedures for coating equipment, ventilation, grounding, ignition prevention, cleaning, PPE, chemical handling, equipment guarding, conveyor safety, and lockout/tagout.
Handle powder waste, process liquids, filters, and cleaning residues according to environmental procedures.
Report unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, chemical spills, exposure concerns, and other workplace hazards immediately.
Follow approved emergency shutdown and evacuation procedures.
Perform specialized hazardous tasks only when appropriately trained and authorized.