Electrostatic Powder Coating Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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.

1. Start your shift by staging parts and reviewing work instructions and quality standards for the day’s jobs.
2. Prepare metal surfaces with cleaning, sanding, deburring, and other finishing steps to ensure an ideal substrate.
3. Apply powder finishes using electrostatic spray equipment, dialing in settings for consistent coverage.
4. Verify results by monitoring coating thickness, coverage, and appearance; perform touch-ups as needed.
5. Troubleshoot defects and correct surface-prep issues to maintain top-tier quality.
6. Document production counts and scrap accurately and on time.
7. Care for your workspace by cleaning booths, maintaining equipment, and completing routine preventive maintenance.
8. Support the line with part staging, material moves, and collaboration with fabrication and production teammates.
9. Work safely with powders, chemicals, ventilation systems, and manufacturing equipment at all times.

• 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

• Metal fabrication background
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings/blueprints
• Forklift experience
• Prior work in a production/manufacturing setting

• 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

• 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

• Skill-building opportunities across departments
• Advancement paths throughout the company
• Merit growth tied to skill development and performance
• Supportive, recognition-focused team culture

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:

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.

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.

Amatrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application process for individuals with disabilities.

• Quality inspection
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Hand tools
• Powder coating