Powder Coating Technician

Job Title: Powder Coating Department Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Position Type: Salary
Primary Location: 1601 Buchanan Road Evansville, IN 47720
Benefits Offered: Full

About the Job

Separation By Design is seeking a Powder Coating Department Manager & Technician to lead and execute all powder coating operations from surface preparation through final cure and quality inspection.

This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who understands production flow, takes pride in craftsmanship, and can balance technical execution with department-level ownership. The successful candidate will manage daily powder coating operations, coordinate with internal teams and external customers, and ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation including cleaning, sanding, and sandblasting to ensure proper powder adhesion.
• Apply powder coatings using electrostatic spray equipment, ensuring even coverage, proper thickness, and adherence to quality standards.
• Operate curing ovens and monitor cure times and temperatures to ensure optimal finish, durability, and compliance with specifications.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure all work meets internal and customer quality standards.
• Coordinate workflow with Facilities Managers, fabrication teams, and assembly personnel to ensure smooth product flow through the Powder Coating Department.
• Manage department inventory, including requesting purchase orders, labeling and storing incoming supplies, and maintaining FIFO inventory practices.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper documentation for internal processes and external customer projects.
• Track work orders, time sheets, and job flow into and out of the Powder Coating Department.
• Schedule and manage external customer projects, including quoting, pricing, and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting while following preventative maintenance procedures.
• Present weekly safety briefings as provided and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Supervise additional personnel as assigned, managing workloads and ensuring productivity and accountability.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, consistency, and finish standards.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs, priorities, and personnel simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills across email, phone, and face-to-face interactions with internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to accurately record materials, labor, and time for invoicing and job tracking.
• Comfortable requesting quotes and coordinating with vendors and manufacturers.
• Physically capable of working in environments that may be hot, dusty, or loud.

Preferred Traits

• Hands-on leader with a strong sense of ownership over department performance.
• Organized, dependable, and process-driven.
• Customer-focused with the ability to balance internal production needs and external deadlines.
• Mechanically inclined and proactive in equipment upkeep.
• Safety-minded and committed to maintaining a professional work environment.

Education & Experience

• Experience managing inventory, work orders, or production workflows is a plus.
• Comfort working with basic digital documentation and time-tracking systems.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manually lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Capable of standing/walking more than 85% of work time.

Benefits:

We are proud to offer the following to our employees

• Fair and competitive pay.
• Annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases. Additional opportunities throughout the year for pay increases based on performance and other factors.
• Excellent benefits- including health insurance and IRA with match + additional company contribution independent of employee contribution.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO (personal/vacation/sick days).
• Good work balance.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person