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Powder Coat Operator
Job in
Fremont, Alameda County, California, 94537, USA
Listed on 2026-08-07
Listing for:
South Bay Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop, making parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. Our tolerances are measured in microns, our equipment is top-of-the-line, and our team is passionate about quality craftsmanship.
Position SummarySouth Bay Solutions is seeking an experienced Powder Coating Operator to launch our in-house powder coating department. This individual will perform all aspects of the powder coating process including:
- Part preparation
- Hanging
- Powder application
- Oven operation
- Cure verification
- Quality inspection
The ideal candidate has experience coating high-value precision machined components where cosmetic appearance and coating performance are equally critical.
Essential Responsibilities- Read work orders/job travelers and drawings and coating specifications.
- Prepare machined components for coating.
- Hang parts for optimal coverage and curing.
- Set up and operate electrostatic powder coating equipment.
- Select proper powder types.
- Adjust
- Air pressure
- Voltage
- Powder flow
- Gun settings
- Maintain consistent film thickness.
- Understand Faraday cage effect and coating challenges.
- Operate curing oven.
- Verify cure schedules.
- Monitor
- Metal temperature
- Oven profile
- Cure time
- Perform visual inspections.
- Measure coating thickness.
- Identify coating defects including
- Orange peel
- Pinholes
- Back ionization
- Thin coverage
- Heavy buildup
- Maintain equipment.
- Perform daily preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot coating issues.
- Maintain production records.
- 3+ years powder coating experience
- Experience coating aluminum
- Experience operating batch ovens
- Knowledge of electrostatic application
- Understanding of cure schedules
- Ability to read drawings
- Experience with quality inspections
- Wagner/Gema powder coating equipment
- Lean Manufacturing
- Forklift certification
Candidate should understand:
- Grounding
- Electrostatic theory
- Film thickness
- Cure schedules
- Metal temperature
- Oven profiling
- Hanging techniques
- Rack design
- Transfer efficiency
- Powder reclaim
- Surface contamination
- Surface preparation
- Pretreatment principles
- Coating adhesion
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Frequent standing
- Respirator use
- Heat exposure
- PPE compliance
Day Shift | Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:35 PM
Benefits- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Life insurance policy
- Safe Harbor 401(K) plan
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays/floating holiday)
- Referral program
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