Powder Coater

• Location 4599 Campbell Road, Columbus Grove, OH, 45830, United States
• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

The Powder Coater is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing metal parts using powder coating equipment and processes. This role ensures that all parts meet quality, thickness, and appearance standards while following proper safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area. The Powder Coater supports production flow by performing consistent, accurate, and efficient coating operations. In this role, the Powder Coater will receive day-to-day direction from the Powder Lead.

• Apply powder coating to parts according to job, specifications, and visual standards.
• Set and adjust powder guns, flow rate, and spray patterns based on material and color.
• Ensure even coverage, correct film thickness, and consistent finish quality.
• Perform touch-ups and re-spray parts as needed.
• Inspect, clean, and prepare parts for coating (washing, wiping, masking, plugging).
• Verify parts are free of oil, moisture, rust, and contamination.
• Properly rack, hang, and stage parts according to size, weight, and coating requirements.
• Inspect parts for coverage, adhesion, cure, defects, and overall finish.
• Identify and report defects, equipment issues, and nonconforming product.
• Follow production schedule and maintain required throughput.
• Communicate issues that may affect safety, quality, or production flow.
• Wear required PPE (respirator, gloves, safety glasses, protective clothing).
• Follow powder procedures.
• Keep booth area clean and organized, minimizing overspray and tripping hazards.
• Comply with company safety policies.
• This position safeguards Colonial’s information network with user access privileges.
• Any other duties assigned.

• Experience with powder coating, industrial painting, or spray finishing (preferred).
• Ability to operate powder guns.
• Good understanding of coating defects.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to complete in-house training on equipment, safety, and coating specifications.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Seldom – 1%‑10% of the time
• Occasionally – 10%‑30% of the time
• Frequent – 30%‑70% of the time
• Constant – Over 70% of the time

• Standing
• Walking
• Climbing
• Driving
• Repetitive Motion
• Twisting
• Kneeling
• Exposure to dust fumes, chemicals & heat

• Authentic Ownership
• Success through Collaboration
• It’s Our Time to Shine