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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is desired.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in powder coating and/or wet paint application is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of powder coating and/or wet paint application processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Understanding of surface preparation, masking, and finishing requirements.
• Familiarity with coating equipment operation and preventive maintenance practices.
• Strong visual inspection skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, tracking, and data entry systems.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and process-controlled instructions in a regulated environment.
• Safety-conscious and compliance-driven work behavior.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-controlled environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and standardized work practices.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, reach, communicate verbally and audibly, walk, bend, lift, perform repetitive motions, and occasionally climb and maintain balance.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Close visual acuity for inspecting surface finish and coating quality.
• For compliance with U.S. export-control requirements, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or aerospace-controlled environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for coating, including cleaning and surface preparation such as sanding or blasting, according to work instructions and procedures.
• Apply powder coating and/or wet paint using approved spray equipment and defined process parameters.
• Verify job travelers, work orders, and material identification before processing.
• Operate coating systems, including spray guns, booths, hoppers, ovens, and related equipment.
• Monitor curing ovens to ensure specified time and temperature requirements are met.
• Adjust application parameters, such as flow rate, pressure, and coating thickness, within approved process limits.
• Perform in-process and final visual inspections of coated parts for cosmetic, coverage, and workmanship conformance.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming product according to the Nonconformance Control Procedure.
• Use measurement and verification tools, such as viscometers, as required by process specifications.
• Ensure work meets engineering drawings, customer specifications, and quality requirements.
• Operate and monitor coating equipment, including spray systems, booths, ovens, and filtration systems.
• Report equipment malfunctions and process deviations to supervision using escalation procedures.
• Follow EHS procedures for proper handling, storage, and disposal of coating materials and chemicals.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including filter changes, and maintain paint-system housekeeping.
• Comply with applicable safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities