Powder Coat Painter

The Powder Coat Technician is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing metal components to meet customer specifications and quality standards. This role requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work efficiently in a manufacturing environment. The Powder Coat Technician plays a critical role in ensuring products receive a durable, high-quality finish while supporting production goals and deadlines.

• Prepare metal surfaces for powder coating through cleaning, sanding, masking, and other pre-treatment processes.
• Apply powder coating materials using spray equipment while maintaining proper coverage and finish quality.
• Operate curing ovens and monitor temperature settings to ensure coatings meet required specifications.
• Inspect coated products for defects, finish consistency, thickness, and overall quality standards.
• Perform touch-ups and rework as necessary to achieve customer and company quality expectations.
• Maintain powder coating equipment, spray guns, and work areas in clean and operational condition.
• Read and follow work orders, production schedules, and customer specifications.
• Safely handle and move materials, parts, and finished products throughout the production process.
• Work closely with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time completion of orders.
• Follow all safety procedures, environmental guidelines, and company policies related to powder coating operations.

• Experience in powder coating, painting, finishing, or a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate powder coating equipment and related production machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finished products.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and production documentation.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

• Previous powder coating experience preferred.
• Experience working with metal fabrication or finishing processes.
• Knowledge of coating thickness measurement tools and quality inspection procedures.
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with production goals.

Stronghold offers a team-oriented manufacturing environment where employees are valued for their contributions and craftsmanship. Team members have opportunities to develop new skills, gain hands‑on experience, and grow within the organization. Employees enjoy competitive pay, consistent scheduling, and the opportunity to work on products that support a variety of industries while being part of a company committed to quality and operational excellence.

This position is based in a manufacturing facility where metal products are prepared, coated, cured, and inspected. Employees will work around powder coating equipment, curing ovens, material handling equipment, and production machinery. The role requires standing for extended periods, lifting materials as needed, and working in a fast-paced production setting. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, and all employees are expected to follow established safety and quality procedures to ensure a safe and productive workplace.

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors,…