Powder Coat Painter

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What You’ll Do

Painting & Production Operations

• Operate electrostatic painting equipment, adjusting switches, dials, and flow controls.
• Set and monitor pressure gauges, paint flow, and spray patterns.
• Adjust booth temperature and paint tank thermostats as needed.
• Prepare parts for paint (plugging, taping, cleaning).
• Hang parts using correct hooks and spacing; de‑hang and stack finished parts safely.
• Inspect coated parts for defects such as runs, sags, and unpainted areas.
• Correct coating flaws by adjusting valves, flow rates, and spray patterns.
• Clean paint booths, spray heads, hoses, hooks, grids, and surrounding areas.
• Mix paint to specifications using a viscometer; adjust for atmospheric conditions.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining tank pH levels; complete required chemical testing.
• Record wastewater discharge, pH levels, and manometer readings.
• Change filters as needed and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Safely operate hoists, forklifts, and power buggies as assigned.
• Maintain careful handling of all tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Support other paint line operations as assigned.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

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Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of color codes and correct parts requiring capping or plugging.
• Ability to measure paint thickness (goal: 2–5 mils).
• Recognize upcoming color changes without reference materials.
• Paint independently without supervision.
• Troubleshoot and correct powder flow issues.
• Open, close, and maintain the powder booth and dust collection systems.
• Paint complex or “problem” parts with minimal rework (1+ week standard).

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industrial painting experience required; powder coating experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in the paint booth for a full 10‑hour shift.
• Ability to perform chemical concentration and pH testing.

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Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively and professionally with leads, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions.
• Problem‑solving skills in standardized situations.
• Ability to operate hand tools, air tools, and hoists.

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Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and manual handling.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours in a fast‑paced environment.
• Visual requirements: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.
• Exposure to chemicals such as cleaners, acid wash, lacquer-based paint, etc.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and forced‑air respirator suit.
• Noise levels vary by area:
  • Powder coat booth: moderate (hearing protection not required)
  • Paint line and wet booth: loud (hearing protection required)