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1st Shift Coater

CompanyWinona Powder Coating Inc
LocationEtna Green
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Winona Powder Coating is the largest high volume powder coater in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. We are a leading supplier of powder coating services to large industrial companies throughout the Midwest. We focus on providing the highest quality coating services with industry-leading turnaround. Winona Powder Coating provides coating services at very attractive pricing due to high efficiency hanging conveyor lines, multi-shift operation and large-scale purchasing power. Our facilities are operated with the latest in industrial automation. Winona Powder Coating has assembled one of the most experienced operational teams in the industry. Due to our advances, we are able to coat the most difficult of projects!
About the Role

Description

Operation of equipment and programming. Employee has the responsibility and authority to control quality.


  •  Operation of the powder gun equipment
  •  Must have communication skills
  •  Ability to multi-task
  •  Follow instructions
  •  Ability to conduct or learn to conduct mil thickness inspections
  •  Ability to conduct or learn to conduct cure and adhesion testing
  •  Follow Winona Quality policy and procedures
  •  Maintains acceptable housekeeping in areas of responsibility 
  • Wear necessary personal protective equipment

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the principal duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.


Learn and understand customer inspection criteria’s.

Learn and understand packing requirement’s. 

Acknowledge and use process cards as part of job function. 

Learn & understand daily production schedules

Lean & understand recipe on I controls , adjust powder guns for proper application process.  


High school diploma or GED


Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly for the entire production shift. Must be able to stand, walk, and bend repeatedly during the entire production shift. Additional physical demands include: reaching and occasionally being able to lift up to 60 pounds.


Key Skills
Equipment operationProgrammingQuality controlPowder gun operationCommunication skillsMulti-taskingMil thickness inspectionCure testingAdhesion testingHousekeepingPersonal protective equipmentProduction scheduling
Categories
ManufacturingTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The 1st Shift Coater is responsible for operating powder gun equipment and programming while maintaining quality standards. They must also conduct inspections, perform adhesion testing, and follow production schedules and safety procedures.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
50
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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