Powder Coater

Parabit Systems•Roosevelt, NY

About The Position

Parabit is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Powder Coater to prepare, coat, cure, and inspect metal parts and custom-fabricated products. The role is intended for candidates with entry-level to three years of experience in powder coating, paint shops, manufacturing, automotive painting, or finishing. The Powder Coater works with Paint Shop and Production teams to produce consistent, high-quality finishes while following work instructions, safety procedures, and production schedules. The position involves preparing parts, applying powder coatings to work-order specifications, operating coating and curing equipment, monitoring and inspecting finishes, and performing touch-ups or rework as needed. The Powder Coater also handles parts carefully, maintains a clean and safe work area, tracks supplies, and coordinates with fabrication, assembly, quality, and production personnel to support customer orders. Parabit Systems is headquartered on the south shore of Long Island and has operated since 1995. It manufactures and provides access-control products, kiosks, telephones, camera systems, recording equipment, and digital signage, and designs, fabricates, and installs displays and enclosures with integrated technology. The company describes itself as focused on growth, innovation, and developing strong leaders, and offers a positive work environment and challenging career opportunities. Candidates must pass a non-DOT drug screening, criminal and credit background check, and driver license check before employment.

Requirements

Entry-level to three years of powder coating, paint shop, manufacturing, automotive painting, metal finishing, or related hands-on production experience is preferred.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work orders, basic drawings, specifications, and established procedures.
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize visible finish defects or quality issues.
Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality, safety, and care in handling parts.
Dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Candidates must pass a non-DOT drug screening, criminal and credit background check, and driver license check before employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with powder coating equipment, spray application, curing ovens, masking, sanding, or surface preparation is helpful but not required for candidates willing to learn.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare metal parts for powder coating through cleaning, sanding, deburring, masking, plugging, hanging, staging, and other required surface preparation.
Apply powder coating to parts and custom products according to work orders, shop instructions, approved finishes, and quality standards.
Operate powder coating spray equipment, booths, curing ovens, racks, hooks, and related shop equipment safely and properly.
Assist with setup and changeover of colors, powders, parts, racks, and masking requirements for different jobs.
Monitor coating coverage, texture, color, cure time, oven temperature, and finish quality during the coating process.
Inspect finished parts for defects, including thin coverage, contamination, orange peel, pinholes, scratches, chips, inconsistent texture, and color variation.
Perform basic touch-up, rework, and corrective preparation, or escalate finish concerns to a supervisor or the quality team.
Read and follow work orders, fabrication drawings, specifications, production travelers, labels, and verbal instructions.
Handle finished and unfinished parts carefully to prevent damage, contamination, and rework.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including routine cleaning of equipment, booths, tools, floors, racks, and surrounding areas.
Track materials, powders, masking supplies, hooks, racks, and related shop consumables as directed.
Follow company procedures, safety rules, personal protective equipment requirements, and environmental handling requirements for powders, chemicals, and shop equipment.
Work with fabrication, assembly, quality, and production personnel to support schedules and timely completion of customer orders.