Industrial Coatings Final Inspection and Packaging Specialist

Your Mission

Own the last step before parts reach our customers: ensure every powder-coated surface is correct, cured, protected, and documented.

Core Responsibilities

• Verify each job against the traveler and customer specifications (color, finish, coverage).
• Confirm proper cure prior to handling or packing.
• Visually inspect for: runs, sags, orange peel, pinholes, fisheyes, thin coverage, poor adhesion, bare spots, color mismatch, gloss variation, and contamination.
• Segregate, label, and report nonconforming parts for rework or scrap; escalate recurring issues to supervision.
• Handle and stage finished parts to avoid scratches, dents, or coating damage.
• Pack to specification using approved materials (foam, paper, dividers, wraps).
• Accurately label boxes, racks, and pallets per job traveler or shipping paperwork.
• Complete inspection logs and production records with precision.
• Keep inspection/packing zones clean and organized to 5S standards.
• Follow safety, quality, and powder coat handling procedures; assist with other finishing/packing tasks to maintain flow.

Performance Benchmarks

• Inspection accuracy and first-pass quality
• Packing integrity and damage prevention
• Throughput and schedule adherence
• Safety compliance and housekeeping
• Attendance and punctuality

Qualifications

• Proven ability to recognize coating quality issues visually
• Read/interpret job travelers, work instructions, and packing requirements
• Basic math for counts and paperwork reconciliation
• Detail orientation and strong quality focus
• Reliable attendance
• Experience in powder coating inspection, finishing, or manufacturing
• Knowledge of powder coat defects and handling best practices
• Experience with racks, conveyors, or batch coating operations

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs (with or without assistance)
• Perform repetitive hand/arm motions
• Bend, reach, and handle parts of varied sizes
• Maintain visual acuity for detailed surface inspection

Work Environment & PPE

• Powder coating/finishing operations within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to noise, moving equipment, and coated metal parts
• Required PPE: gloves, safety glasses, protective wear
• Temperature fluctuations influenced by ovens and shop conditions

Technical Proficiencies

• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Manual Machining Skills