Powder Coating Technician role in Seattle, WA

Our client, a leading technology and manufacturing company, is looking to hire a Technical Support Tech III (Powder Coating Technician) in Seattle, WA
.

Pay Rate Range: $25to $35, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Perform powder coating operations on manufactured components.
• Apply powder coatings using electrostatic spray guns.
• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, degreasing, and media blasting.
• Mask parts to protect critical features and threads.
• Load and unload parts from coating racks and fixtures.
• Operate curing ovens and monitor temperature profiles.
• Inspect coated parts for defects such as orange peel, runs, sags, and thin spots.
• Measure coating thickness using thickness gauges.
• Perform touch-ups and rework as needed.
• Operate and maintain powder coating equipment, spray booths, and curing ovens.
• Maintain powder levels, replace filters, and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Verify coating quality and color standards through visual inspection and color matching.
• Maintain accurate coating records and documentation.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental procedures.
• Maintain an organized work area and follow 5S standards.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams on coating priorities and quality issues.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of powder coating experience or equivalent technical training.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes and equipment.
• Ability to identify coating defects and quality issues.
• Experience with coating thickness measurement tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Experience with electrostatic spray application is preferred.
• Knowledge of surface preparation/media blasting is preferred.
• Experience with color matching and coating specifications is preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Candidates with backgrounds in auto body painting, manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or industrial painting may also be considered.

Our client, a leading technology and manufacturing company, is looking to hire a Technical Support Tech III (Powder Coating Technician) in Seattle, WA
.

Pay Rate Range: $25to $35, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Perform powder coating operations on manufactured components.
• Apply powder coatings using electrostatic spray guns.
• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, degreasing, and media blasting.
• Mask parts to protect critical features and threads.
• Load and unload parts from coating racks and fixtures.
• Operate curing ovens and monitor temperature profiles.
• Inspect coated parts for defects such as orange peel, runs, sags, and thin spots.
• Measure coating thickness using thickness gauges.
• Perform touch-ups and rework as needed.
• Operate and maintain powder coating equipment, spray booths, and curing ovens.
• Maintain powder levels, replace filters, and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Verify coating quality and color standards through visual inspection and color matching.
• Maintain accurate coating records and documentation.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental procedures.
• Maintain an organized work area and follow 5S standards.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams on coating priorities and quality issues.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of powder coating experience or equivalent technical training.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes and equipment.
• Ability to identify coating defects and quality issues.
• Experience with coating thickness measurement tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.
• Experience with electrostatic spray application is preferred.
• Knowledge of surface preparation/media blasting is preferred.
• Experience with color matching and coating specifications is preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Candidates with backgrounds in auto body painting, manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or industrial painting may also be considered.

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