Step into the Finish Line
From the first part you pick up to the last box you label, your day is all about delivering flawless powder-coated components. You’ll be the final set of eyes ensuring color, gloss, and coverage are rightand that every part is cured, protected, and ready to impress our customers.
A Day in the Life
- Start your shift by reviewing the job traveler and customer specifications for color, finish, and coverage.
- Inspect freshly coated parts for defects such as runs, sags, orange peel, pinholes, fisheyes, thin coverage, poor adhesion, bare spots, color mismatch, gloss variation, or any signs of surface contamination.
- Verify proper cure before handling or packing to protect the finish.
- Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming parts for rework or scrap, and alert supervision to recurring issues.
- Handle finished parts with care to avoid scratches, dents, or coating damage.
- Pack using approved materialsfoam, paper, dividers, and wrapsfollowing the packing instructions precisely.
- Label boxes, racks, or pallets accurately based on the job traveler or shipping documentation.
- Record inspection outcomes and production data with accuracy.
- Maintain clean, organized inspection and packing areas aligned with 5S standards.
- Follow all safety, quality, and powder coat handling procedures while supporting production flow with other finishing or packing tasks as needed.
How Success Is Measured
- Inspection accuracy and defect detection
- Packing quality and protection of finishes
- Productivity and adherence to schedules
- Safety practices and housekeeping
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
What You Bring
- Strong visual acuity to spot cosmetic and coating issues
- Ability to read and follow job travelers, work instructions, and packing requirements
- Basic math for counting and matching quantities to paperwork
- Attention to detail and quality mindset
- Consistent, dependable attendance
- Experience in powder coating inspection, finishing, or manufacturing
- Familiarity with common powder coat defects and proper handling
- Background working with racks, conveyors, or batch coating operations
Physical Demands
- Standing for extended periods
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs (with or without assistance)
- Repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bending, reaching, and handling parts of varying sizes
- Visual acuity sufficient to inspect surfaces for cosmetic and coating defects
Work Environment
- Manufacturing setting focused on powder coating and finishing
- Exposure to noise, moving equipment, and coated metal parts
- Use of required PPE: gloves, safety glasses, and protective wear
- Temperature variations due to ovens and shop conditions
Preferred Proficiencies
- Mechanical Assembly Skills
- Manual Machining Skills
