Description:
Summary:
Powder Coat Technicians are the hands-on team behind our powder coating production line preparing parts for coating, masking critical surfaces with precision, operating the equipment that applies the finish, and inspecting and finishing parts as they come off the line. This is fast-paced, detail-driven manufacturing work where accuracy and consistency matter at every stage. We're looking for people who already bring hands-on coating, painting, or production-line experience and are ready to contribute from day one.
***We are looking for experienced powder coat operators***
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform assigned production tasks at one or more stations along the powder coating line sandblasting/surface prep, precision masking, powder application, or unloading/unmasking finished parts based on experience and business need
- Follow work instructions, part specifications, and quality standards specific to the assigned station
- Prepare, inspect, mask, coat, or finish parts as assigned, ensuring each part meets the quality standard for that stage of the process
- Inspect parts at each stage for defects, damage, contamination, or masking/coating issues, and flag or escalate as appropriate
- Maintain accurate production counts, batch records, or quality documentation as required by the assigned station
- Communicate and coordinate with team members at adjacent stations to maintain consistent line flow and avoid bottlenecks
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at whichever station is assigned
- Support inventory and supply needs relevant to the assigned station (blast media, masking materials, powder, etc.)
- Participate in training to build skills across multiple stations and support progression within the Powder Coat job family (Powder Coat I, II, and III)
- Identify and report minor equipment or process issues; escalate larger issues to the Supervisor/Lead
- Support onboarding or peer training of newer team members as experience develops
- Contribute ideas for process improvement, defect reduction, and efficiency across the line
Requirements:
Preferred Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Prior experience in powder coating, industrial painting, or a similar manufacturing/production environment required
- Experience with masking, electrostatic spray equipment, or precision finishing work preferred
- Experience working on an automated or high-volume production line preferred
- Vocational or technical training in industrial coatings, painting, or a related trade a plus
- Experience with quality inspection, batch documentation, or traceability procedures a plus
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, depending on team composition
Knowledge and Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions with minimal oversight
- Reliable attendance and ability to work at a steady production pace
- Comfortable in a hands-on, physically active manufacturing environment
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Ability to apply prior experience to a new production environment quickly
- Works well as part of a coordinated team on a fast-moving line
RANDYS Worldwide is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or age.
