Powder Coating Technician role in Seattle, WA

Our client, a leading technology and manufacturing company, is looking to hire a Technical Support Tech III (Powder Coating Technician) in Seattle, WA.

Pay Rate Range: $25 to $35, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Perform powder coating operations on manufactured components.
• Apply powder coatings using electrostatic spray guns.
• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, degreasing, and media blasting.
• Mask parts to protect critical features and threads.
• Load and unload parts from coating racks and fixtures.
• Operate curing ovens and monitor temperature profiles.
• Inspect coated parts for defects such as orange peel, runs, sags, and thin spots.
• Measure coating thickness using thickness gauges.
• Perform touch-ups and rework as needed.
• Operate and maintain powder coating equipment, spray booths, and curing ovens.
• Maintain powder levels, replace filters, and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Verify coating quality and color standards through visual inspection and color matching.
• Maintain accurate coating records and documentation.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental procedures.
• Maintain an organized work area and follow 5S standards.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams on coating priorities and quality issues.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of powder coating experience or equivalent technical training.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes and equipment.
• Ability to identify coating defects and quality issues.
• Experience with coating thickness measurement tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.
• Experience with electrostatic spray application is preferred.
• Knowledge of surface preparation/media blasting is preferred.
• Experience with color matching and coating specifications is preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Candidates with backgrounds in auto body painting, manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or industrial painting may also be considered.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
 

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