Job Description: Powder Coat Painter
A Powder Coat Painterin Gastonia, NC is responsible for applying durable, high-quality powder-coated finishes to various metal products
. The role entails performing surface preparation, operating electrostatic spray guns, and overseeing the thermal curing process to ensure finishes meet strict quality standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Surface Preparation:Pre-treat and clean metal parts using cleaning agents, sanding, and masking techniques.
- Powder Application:Operate manual electrostatic spray guns on the powder coating line to ensure even, consistent coverage while minimizing waste.
- Curing Process:Manage curing ovens, strictly adhering to temperature and time requirements to bake the finish properly.
- Quality Control:Inspect finished products for flaws or irregularities and perform touch-ups as needed.
- Equipment Maintenance & Safety:Clean and maintain spray equipment and strictly follow workplace safety guidelines.
- Education:High school diploma or GED equivalent; vocational training in powder coating or a related field is a plus but generally not mandatory.
- Skills:Strong attention to detail, precision, and hand-eye coordination.
- Physical Demands:Ability to stand for long periods and frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
