Senior Powder Coater / Team Lead

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Located in Logan, UT

Salary: $17- $24/hr DOE

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Experienced Powder Coater to take ownership of the powder coating process within a stable, long-standing metal manufacturing facility in Logan, UT.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for running the coating line, maintaining quality standards, and guiding a small team to ensure consistent, high-quality finishes on fabricated metal products.

Possible Schedule and Salary:

Monday – Thursday | 6:00 am – 4:30 pm (4-day work week)
Starting wage: $17.00 – $24.00+ DOE (flexible for strong experience)

Responsibilities

• Perform powder coating of fabricated metal parts using manual and automated spray systems
• Set up and adjust spray guns, booths, reclaim systems, and curing ovens
• Manage full coating process: prep → coat → cure (timing, thickness, and finish quality)
• Lead powder changeovers, including full cleaning of hoppers and equipment
• Maintain wash bay systems, including chemical balance and pH levels
• Ensure all parts are properly prepped, masked, and protected (threads, surfaces, etc.)
• Inspect parts for quality and identify defects such as orange peel, fisheyes, or thin coverage
• Take ownership of final product quality before release to production
• Lead and support a small team (1–2 team members), assigning daily priorities
• Adjust workflow based on production needs and customer deadlines
• Operate forklift as needed to move materials and parts
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of powder coating equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using 5S principles
• Follow all safety procedures including PPE, respirator use, and chemical handling
• Communicate effectively with production and management on job status and issues

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on finish quality and consistency
• Ability to troubleshoot coating defects and adjust process variables
• Understanding of powder coating systems, curing cycles, and application techniques
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of a process
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead a small team
• Adaptable and able to adjust priorities in a production environment
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to maintain and clean equipment
• Ability to read and follow work orders, specifications, and production instructions

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of powder coating or industrial finishing experience preferred
• Experience with powder coat changeovers and equipment cleaning
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50–100 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment
• Comfortable working in a heated industrial setting with powder and chemicals
• Must be dependable, consistent, and able to take ownership of responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• 4-day work week; enjoy 3-day weekends every week
• Stable company with long-term employees and low turnover
• Clean, organized, and spacious facility with a smaller team environment
• Opportunity to own and lead a critical production process
• Consistent, year-round work with a company that has been in business for decades
• Environment where your work is visible and valued; not lost in a large operation

To learn more about this opportunity and for immediate consideration, please contact our office at 435-213-9595 or APPLY NOW at https://www.expresspros.com/us-utah-logan/search-jobs

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