2nd Shift Powder Coat Technician

Technique is looking for a Powder Coat Technician to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This position reports to the Department Manager in the Powder Coat department. The Powder Coat Technician applies a progressive range of painting techniques—including powder coat, wet paint spraying, Cerakote, and hydro dip—on various materials, and performs material preparation such as sandblasting, cleaning, dipping, and masking to meet quality and customer on-time performance goals.

The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience in powder coating, paint shop operations, or manufacturing, along with a solid understanding of basic mechanical techniques. The right person can independently inspect coated product, troubleshoot paint defects, process quality documentation, and drive continuous improvement—while maintaining safe work practices and supporting those around them.

• Work safely – Follow all company and department-specific safety procedures; safe work practices are an essential function of this position.
• Prepare parts for coating – Load and unload paint booth conveyors; clean and remove unwanted debris or rust; apply sandblasting, masking, and other preparation techniques.
• Apply coating techniques – Follow all principles and practices of powder coat application; paint product to print in the production environment using powder coat, wet spray, Cerakote, hydro dip, and other methods.
• Operate coating equipment – Operate hand grinder, sander, and all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems; measure parts with basic quality tools.
• Operate lift truck – Operate a lift truck or obtain a lift truck license as required.
• Monitor equipment and detect defects – Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects; troubleshoot conveyor issues and sprayer adjustment issues as needed.
• Ensure quality and on-time performance – Ensure all components are produced and coated efficiently, consistently meeting company-established goals for quality and customer on-time delivery.
• Maintain and repair equipment – Perform proper cleaning and maintenance of painting equipment; clean all equipment thoroughly and assist in equipment repair when needed.
• Use job travelers and blueprints – Learn and use job travelers; apply advanced blueprint reading skills including finding customer specs on customer prints and locating information in shared folders.
• Use ERP system (E2) – Utilize the company’s ERP system (E2) for inventory functions, printing job travelers, and understanding material flow and process control across both auto and manual lines.
• Inspect painted product and complete documentation – Visually inspect painted product; complete end-of-line inspection documents and all quality documentation required; process all job folders.
• Perform paint quality determinations – Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality through visual inspections or viscometer use; bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations; interpret 1st PC test sample results and lab reports; understand thermosetting resin coatings, wash, and pretreatment requirements.
• Troubleshoot powder coat process – Identify and troubleshoot paint defects; understand temperature controls of the drying process; troubleshoot conveyor and sprayer adjustment issues; mix paint when needed; demonstrate ability to meet customer paint specifications.
• Assemble and manage fixtures – Assemble all fixtures and verify them before quality approval; understand paint fixture locations and the return process.
• Package product – Package product to print independently after painting; ensure products are completed and ready for dispatch on time.
• Support development and process improvement – Influence and aid in the development of others; participate in safety functions; recognize and implement process improvements; support HR functions and documentation as applicable.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license required
• Demonstrable experience in powder coating, paint shop operations, or manufacturing
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques
• Ability to work…