Powder Coat Technician ; Day Shift

Job Overview

Powder Coat Technician I performs routine and repetitive tasks associated with pre‑ and post‑coating operations, working with a trainer. The role includes finishing, hand deburring, parts cleaning, routing, basic drilling and tapping, masking, racking parts for painting, and operating various machines and equipment in the assigned area.

• Set up and operate painting equipment in assigned production areas.
• Prepare and maintain paint booths (manual and automatic).
• Inspect assigned work, achieving and maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety guidelines.
• Read and follow blueprint or production order checklists, method sheets, and record work information on job cards.
• Route parts safely and efficiently using material handling equipment.
• Maintain a neat and organized workstation and collaborate effectively with the team.
• Participate actively in department continuous improvement efforts.

• Proficient reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and pass on information to shift peers and leadership.
• Strong time‑management and resource‑allocation skills.
• Manual dexterity and basic math calculation ability.
• Basic computer competency.
• Previous powder coat manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Background check and drug screening required.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds routinely and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Manual hand dexterity required for operating tools and equipment repetitively.
• Capability to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, twist, kneel, climb steps, and use foot controls throughout an entire shift.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, noise, vibration, and dust; appropriate PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, hand protection) may be required.
• Ability to comply with OSHA respirator use requirements where necessary.

A-dec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. The company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

This job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.