We are seeking a Lead Powder Coating Painter to join a well-established manufacturing company in the sheet metal fabrication industry. This role leads the full range of powder-coating operations, from surface prep through final finish, on structures, equipment, and metal components, while providing guidance and oversight to the coating team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in an active plant environment.
Morning Shift, Monday to Friday
$28.00 to $30.00 per hour
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the preparation and powder-painting of a variety of surfaces including steel, aluminum, shop-coated metal, uncoated metal, and finished hardware/accessories
- Direct the application of protective powder coating to equipment and miscellaneous metalwork
- Set up and adjust equipment settings and air pressure for powder coating application, ensuring proper calibration across the line
- Oversee loading of powder paint into the coating equipment
- Direct spray application onto work surfaces, determining the proper amount of powder to apply and correcting technique as needed
- Lead quality control efforts by identifying parts for inspection and ensuring finish standards are consistently met
- Train, guide, and support team members on proper powder-coating techniques and safety practices
- Update travelers and input job data as required, ensuring accuracy across the team's output
- Maintain and enforce workplace housekeeping standards to ensure a safe, clean work environment
- Other duties as instructed
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of painting/powder coating
- Prior experience leading, training, or mentoring a small team preferred
- Understanding of safe use, storage, and disposal of paints, cleaning products, and chemicals
- Ability to read and understand painting documents
- Powder-paint experience REQUIRED
- Comfortable working in an environment with noise, dust, heat/cold, and moving mechanical parts
We offer
- Stability and longevity with a strong company
- Health Insurance
- $28.00 to $30.00
INDRC
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience leading a team?
Experience:
- Powder Coating: 5 years (Preferred)
- Industrial painting: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
