Powder Coater

Parabit Systems•Roosevelt, NY

11d•$22 - $30

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 powder coating, paint shop, manufacturing, automotive painting, or finishing experience. 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 role involves preparing parts for coating; applying powder according to work orders, shop instructions, approved finishes, and quality standards; operating spray equipment, booths, curing ovens, and related equipment; and monitoring finish quality throughout the process. The Powder Coater also inspects finished parts, performs basic touch-ups or rework, handles parts carefully, maintains a clean and safe work area, tracks shop consumables as directed, and collaborates with production and quality teams to complete customer orders on schedule. Parabit Systems is headquartered on the south shore of Long Island and has operated since 1995. It manufactures and provides ATM card access control, kiosks, telephones, CCTV/IP camera systems, DVR and NVR equipment, and digital signage, and designs, fabricates, and installs displays and enclosures with integrated technology. The company describes its environment as positive and offers challenging career opportunities. Candidates must pass a non-DOT drug screening, criminal and credit background checks, and a 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 and safety and handling parts carefully.
Dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
All employment candidates must pass a non-DOT drug screening, criminal and credit background check, and driver license check prior to 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.
Safely operate powder coating spray equipment, booths, curing ovens, racks, hooks, and related shop equipment.
Assist with setup and changeover of colors, powders, parts, racks, and masking requirements.
Monitor coating coverage, texture, color, cure time, oven temperature, and overall finish quality.
Inspect finished parts for defects, including thin coverage, contamination, orange peel, pinholes, scratches, chips, inconsistent texture, or color variation.
Perform basic touch-up, rework, and corrective preparation, or escalate finish concerns to the supervisor or 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.