Powder Coating Quality Inspector & Finishing Technician

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 right—and 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 materials—foam, paper, dividers, and wraps—following 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