Electrostatic Powder Coating Specialist
Join Amatrol’s manufacturing team and help build industry-leading technical training systems used around the world. If you take pride in precision finishes and enjoy hands-on work with a collaborative crew, this role puts your craftsmanship front and center.
A Day in the Life
- Start your shift by staging parts and reviewing work instructions and quality standards for the day’s jobs.
- Prepare metal surfaces with cleaning, sanding, deburring, and other finishing steps to ensure an ideal substrate.
- Apply powder finishes using electrostatic spray equipment, dialing in settings for consistent coverage.
- Verify results by monitoring coating thickness, coverage, and appearance; perform touch-ups as needed.
- Troubleshoot defects and correct surface-prep issues to maintain top-tier quality.
- Document production counts and scrap accurately and on time.
- Care for your workspace by cleaning booths, maintaining equipment, and completing routine preventive maintenance.
- Support the line with part staging, material moves, and collaboration with fabrication and production teammates.
- Work safely with powders, chemicals, ventilation systems, and manufacturing equipment at all times.
What You Bring
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1–2 years of powder coating experience
- Comfort with common hand tools
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Self-directed, organized work style
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs
Preferred
- Metal fabrication background
- Ability to read manufacturing drawings/blueprints
- Forklift experience
- Prior work in a production/manufacturing setting
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM–3:30 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 44-hour work week
- Optional Saturday overtime (6:00 AM–10:00 AM)
- No required weekends
Benefits & Perks
- Climate-controlled facility
- Seven paid holidays
- Generous PTO starting at 120 hours (3 weeks) in year one; increases with tenure up to 5 weeks
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Free access to our full eLearning library
Grow Your Career
- Skill-building opportunities across departments
- Advancement paths throughout the company
- Merit growth tied to skill development and performance
- Supportive, recognition-focused team culture
Life at Amatrol
Since 1981, our family-owned company has fostered teamwork, innovation, and long-term growth. Expect a friendly environment where we connect through lunches, ice cream days, holiday celebrations, and team events. Hear from our employees: https://youtu.be/Z8KximAKZ6A
About Amatrol
Amatrol is a global leader in technical education and workforce development. We design and manufacture innovative training systems that blend hands-on equipment, interactive eLearning, simulations, and immersive experiences to build real-world skills for in-demand careers.
How to Apply
Please submit a current chronological resume detailing your work experience. We do not accept referrals from third-party recruiting or staffing firms for this role.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Amatrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application process for individuals with disabilities.
Proficiencies
- Quality inspection
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Hand tools
- Powder coating