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IFab Corporation

Powder Coat Painter

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Maintain and clean powder coating equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety. * Workplace Safety: Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols while handling materials, operating equipment ...

Industrial Fabricators

Powder Coat Painter

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Maintain and clean powder coating equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety. * Workplace Safety: Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols while handling materials, operating equipment ...

New Product Technologies, Inc.

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Powder Coater / General Laborer

Imler, PA · On-site

$18.05 - $22.50/hr

This role involves operating manual powder coating system as a conveyor line delivers the prepared parts, or on indivual units staged with forklifts. No previous experince is required. All training ...

SixAxis LLC

Powder Coat Tech- Night Shift

Andrews, SC · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

Continuous mental and visual attention in making set ups and operating powder coating booth requiring constant alertness and activity. Ability to interpret job related instructions. Must have ability ...

Snelling Staffing Services

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Powder Painter

Evans, GA · On-site

$20/hr

... powder coating per manufacturer requirements • Clean paint guns and the booth to prevent ... Although headquartered in South Carolina, our Mobile office is a locally owned and operated, award ...

American Operator

$130K - $190K/yr

ABOUT AMERICAN OPERATOR American Operator exists to keep the American Dream alive through small ... ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced operator to lead a powder coating shop as CEO in ...

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How much do full time powder coating operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time powder coating operator in the United States is $18.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Powder Coating Operator vs Part Time Powder Coating Technician?

AspectFull Time Powder Coating OperatorPart Time Powder Coating Technician
Work HoursTypically 40+ hours per weekLess than 30 hours per week
CredentialsBasic training, safety certificationsSame as full-time, often with additional certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or coating facilitySame environment, flexible schedule
Job ResponsibilitiesOperate powder coating equipment, quality checksAssist with coating tasks, prep work, quality checks

The main difference between a Full Time Powder Coating Operator and a Part Time Powder Coating Technician lies in work hours and schedule. Full Time Operators work standard hours and handle primary responsibilities, while Part Time Technicians support coating processes with flexible hours. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, and they work in the same industry environment.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Powder Coating Operator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,086 per year, or $18.3 per hour.
Production Painter/Powder Coat Technician

Production Painter/Powder Coat Technician

The Kirlin Company

Detroit, MI • On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Founded in 1895, Kirlin Lighting is the longest-operating independent lighting fixture manufacturer in the United States. We are looking to add an experienced Production Painter/Powder Coat Technician to our staff, working out of our headquarters in Detroit, MI.
Job Summary:
The Production Painter/Powder Coat Technician is responsible for operating Kirlin’s wet paint and powder coating line; preparing, coating, and curing aluminum and steel parts with paint or powder coatings; following written or verbal instructions as well as exercising judgment and experience to produce the highest quality finished goods in the lighting industry.
Duties:
  • Paint or powder coat parts in conformance with expectations, meeting daily production assignments.
  • Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, masking and inspection as required.
  • Operate and maintain paint and powder coating equipment, spray guns, booths, conveyors, and curing ovens, following company safety and maintenance standards.
  • Understand and exceed company quality objectives.
  • Perform quality checks and maintain process logs for chemical concentration, coating thickness, cure verification, adhesion, and coverage/appearance.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on paint, powder coating, and pretreatment equipment (examples: filter changes, booth cleaning, wash system maintenance).
  • Effectively communicate necessary information and status updates to management.
Abilities and Skills:
  • Working knowledge of paint and powder coating materials, application techniques, and curing processes (essential).
  • Experience operating paint and powder coating booths, spray equipment, and ovens (essential).
  • Mechanical aptitude (essential).
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to effectively communicate.
Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to perform physical activities while standing for 8 or more hours.
  • Must be able to climb stairs with ease.
  • Must be able to lift 20 pounds above the shoulders.
Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
Job Type:
  • Full-time
Salary:
  • $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
Schedule:
  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturday)

Experience:
  • Industrial painting or powder coating: 1 year (Preferred).
Work Location:

  •  In person