Lead Powder Coater

Located in Ocala, FL

Salary: $28-$30

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Powder Coater to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will oversee the powder coating process, ensuring high-quality finishes on a variety of products while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge, expertise in industrial painting techniques, and the ability to lead and train team members effectively. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic production environment focused on precision, efficiency, and excellence.

Duties

• Lead and supervise the powder coating process, including surface preparation, coating application, and finishing to meet specified quality standards.
• Operate and maintain spray guns, airless paint sprayers, and conventional coating equipment with precision.
• Interpret production documents, work orders, and technical specifications to ensure accurate application of coatings.
• Handle materials safely using forklifts and other material handling equipment; ensure proper storage and inventory of powders and paints.
• Conduct visual color comparisons and inspect coated surfaces for defects or inconsistencies; perform touch-ups as necessary.
• Prepare surfaces through construction painting surface preparation techniques, including sanding, cleaning, and priming.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, machining equipment, and fabrication techniques to support coating applications.
• Enforce PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) use such as respirators and safety gear; adhere strictly to safety protocols including respiratory protection.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives by optimizing workflow, reducing waste, and improving process efficiencies.
• Train team members on proper coating procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial painting and powder coating operations with a strong understanding of powder coating processes.
• Mechanical knowledge related to spray guns, coating equipment, hand tools, power tools, and fabrication methods.
• Familiarity with quality standards in production environments; ability to interpret technical drawings and production documents.
• Knowledge of construction painting surface preparation techniques and finishing processes.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely; experience with materials handling is preferred.
• Basic math skills for measurements and quality inspections; proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Strong adherence to safety protocols including PPE use, respiratory protection, and hazard awareness.
• Experience with auto painting or airless paint spraying is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills; capable of working collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

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