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Powder Coat Operator

Job in Fremont, Alameda County, California, 94537, USA
Listing for: South Bay Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 52000 - 64000 USD Yearly USD 52000.00 64000.00 YEAR
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 Summary

South 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.
Required Qualifications
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Wagner/Gema powder coating equipment
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Forklift certification
Technical Knowledge

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
Physical Requirements
  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • Frequent standing
  • Respirator use
  • Heat exposure
  • PPE compliance
Schedule

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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