Paint Operations Manager Jobs in Decatur, TX (NOW HIRING)

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Finishing Powder Coat Painter- 2nd Shift.
The hourly rate for this position is $22.71/hour + $1.20/hour shift differential per hour.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
Eaton in Sherman, TX is seeking a full-time Powder Coat Painter to work 2nd shift.
The Powder Coat Painter is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing metal parts and products using powder coating equipment and processes. This position ensures products meet company quality standards, customer specifications, and production schedules while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Job Functions:
• Operate powder coating equipment and apply coatings according to work instructions, customer specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor coating thickness, coverage, appearance, and curing processes to ensure finished products meet production and quality requirements.
• Load, unload, and move materials safely throughout the coating process while minimizing product damage.
• Perform routine equipment setup, cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting to support efficient operations and reduce downtime.
• Inspect finished products for defects and complete required quality checks and documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments to resolve quality concerns and support production goals.
• Identify and report equipment issues, process improvements, and potential safety hazards to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, cost reduction, and workplace safety.
• Perform 5S & continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of Sherman, TX will be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with powder painting and industrial painting
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating spray equipment and production machinery is a plus.
Skills:
Position Criteria:
• Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally to frequently (33-66%) and up to 75 lbs. occasionally by stooping, reaching, bending
• Ability to follow directions, work independently and close attention to detail
• Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product
• Ability to reach, grasp, bend and manipulate
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays and up to 12 hours in a shift, as needed by the business
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift (eight to twelve hours) and perform repetitious tasks
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