Paint/Powder Coat Technician

• Location: Manchester, Maryland
• Type: Contract to Hire
• Job #25610

Are you looking to make a career change to an innovative company? This exciting opportunity as a Paint/Powder Coat Technician offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Paint/Powder Coat Technician could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• The role involves preparing surfaces by cleaning and sandblasting parts to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• It includes applying powder coating or wet paint using spray guns and automated equipment while adhering to specifications and quality standards.
• Responsibilities also cover setting up, operating, and maintaining spray booths, curing ovens, and related machinery.
• Quality control is essential, requiring inspection of finished surfaces for uniformity, adhesion, coverage, and defects, along with performing touch-ups or rework when necessary.
• The position demands accurate color matching and mixing to achieve desired finishes, strict compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety policies, and proper handling of chemicals and PPE.
• Routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of coating equipment are expected, as well as documenting production data, batch details, and inspection results.
• Collaboration with production supervisors, assemblers, and quality inspectors is key to meeting project timelines and specifications.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in coatings preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial painting or powder coating.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, masking, coating application, and curing processes.
• Familiarity with spray guns, powder coating systems, and curing ovens.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Physical stamina stands for long periods, lift parts, and work in hot environments.
• Commitment to workplace safety and PPE compliance.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• Vision insurance.
• Temp to Hire.

Salary: $19-$24/hr DOE

Ask for: Sunitha

Job Id: 25610

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