Powder Coating Painter Lead Coneybeare - 4.4 Santa Ana, CA Job Details Temp-to-hire | Full-time $28 - $30 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Chemical handling safety procedures Industrial painting Team management Attention to detail Powder coating Mentoring Quality inspection Industrial chemical handling Chemical safety protocols Chemical waste Full Job Description We are seeking a Lead Powder Coating Painter to join a well-established manufacturing company in the sheet metal fabrication industry. This role leads the full range of powder-coating operations, from surface prep through final finish, on structures, equipment, and metal components, while providing guidance and oversight to the coating team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in an active plant environment. Morning Shift, Monday to Friday $28.00 to $30.00 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the preparation and powder-painting of a variety of surfaces including steel, aluminum, shop-coated metal, uncoated metal, and finished hardware/accessories Direct the application of protective powder coating to equipment and miscellaneous metalwork Set up and adjust equipment settings and air pressure for powder coating application, ensuring proper calibration across the line Oversee loading of powder paint into the coating equipment Direct spray application onto work surfaces, determining the proper amount of powder to apply and correcting technique as needed Lead quality control efforts by identifying parts for inspection and ensuring finish standards are consistently met Train, guide, and support team members on proper powder-coating techniques and safety practices Update travelers and input job data as required, ensuring accuracy across the team's output Maintain and enforce workplace housekeeping standards to ensure a safe, clean work environment Other duties as instructed

Requirements:

At least 5 years of painting/powder coating Prior experience leading, training, or mentoring a small team preferred Understanding of safe use, storage, and disposal of paints, cleaning products, and chemicals Ability to read and understand painting documents Powder-paint experience

REQUIRED

Comfortable working in an environment with noise, dust, heat/cold, and moving mechanical parts We offer Stability and longevity with a strong company Health Insurance $28.00 to $30.00

INDFM Pay:

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have experience leading a team?

Experience:

Powder Coating:

5 years (Preferred) Industrial painting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person