Powder Coating Assistant

Symbiotic Services•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbiotic Services is recruiting a detail-oriented, safety-conscious Powder Coating Assistant for a client in manufacturing and metal finishing. The role supports daily powder coating operations by preparing and masking metal components, loading and unloading production lines, assisting with inspections, packaging finished products, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. The assistant works under production leadership and receives daily task assignments from a qualified Powder Coater. The position requires following work instructions, safety procedures, quality standards, and task-specific training and authorization requirements. The assistant must not independently operate powder spray equipment, change process settings, add chemicals, reset safety systems, or perform maintenance without separate qualification and authorization.

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 promptly communicate concerns.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to maintain accurate production and material-handling records.
Willingness to complete required safety and equipment-specific training.
Ability to work effectively as part of a manufacturing team.
Basic understanding of manufacturing and metal finishing operations.
Ability to prepare, mask, load, unload, and safely handle metal components.
Ability to identify visible coating defects and damaged materials.
Ability to use basic measuring instruments after appropriate training.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals; ability to read measurements, compare results with specifications, and accurately record quantities.
Ability to recognize when supervisory assistance is required rather than independently adjusting equipment.
Completion of required workplace orientation and job-specific training before independent work.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly standing and walking, frequent reaching and repetitive hand and arm movements, occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and occasionally lifting or moving materials weighing up to 30 pounds, subject to task-specific assessment.
Ability to perform assigned duties while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial finishing experience is preferred.
Prior powder coating experience is beneficial but not required.
Training in hazard communication, PPE use, dust and ignition prevention, machine guarding, emergency procedures, and applicable lockout/tagout awareness.
Demonstrated competency in safe material handling, masking, hanging, unloading, and basic defect identification.
Respiratory protection medical evaluation, fit testing, and training when required.
Additional training and authorization for forklifts, powered pallet trucks, hoists, or other specialized material-handling equipment.
Separate authorization for chemical dosing, maintenance, and lockout/tagout activities.
Applicable refresher training, including hearing conservation and heat illness prevention.

Responsibilities

Review work orders, production instructions, and visual specifications to verify part identification, quantities, finishing requirements, and processing sequences.
Inspect metal components for contamination, moisture, sharp edges, damage, and other conditions that could affect coating quality.
Prepare components for powder coating and apply or remove masking materials, protecting designated features without interfering with grounding contact points.
Inspect hooks, racks, and material supports; follow loading capacity, spacing, balance, and grounding requirements when loading components onto racks and conveyors.
Use appropriate lifting equipment or team assistance for heavy or awkward materials and coordinate material movement with qualified Powder Coaters.
Monitor production activities for hazards or abnormalities, report unsafe conditions, and request equipment stoppage when necessary.
Verify coated components are safe to handle, use thermal protection when needed, and unload finished components without damaging coated surfaces.
Assist with packaging and transferring finished products; maintain accurate counts, labels, and material traceability.
Compare finished components against approved visual quality standards, perform measurements only after required training, and separate defective or questionable components for further inspection.
Obtain authorization before reworking or releasing nonconforming products.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; clean assigned accessible areas using approved equipment and procedures.
Handle powder waste, filters, and cleaning materials according to environmental requirements.
Assist production personnel with authorized tasks and report equipment concerns, quality issues, and safety hazards to supervisors.
Follow safety procedures for ventilation, grounding, machine guarding, dust and ignition prevention, PPE, hazardous materials, lockout/tagout awareness, waste disposal, and emergency response.
Perform only tasks for which appropriate training and authorization have been completed.
Complete required workplace orientation, job-specific training, and applicable refresher training.