Spherion State College is working to fill a 2nd Shift, Spray Room Powder Coater position in Mifflintown, PA. The pay rate is $21.00 HOURLY. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.
Spray Room Powder Coater
Mifflintown, PA 17059 US
✓ Immediate Start
Job Type: FULL TIME
Hours / Week: 40
Work Hours: 2nd Shift
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Pay Rate: $21.00 USD HOURLY
Occasional Overtime
Incentives: Working as a Spray Room Operator through Spherion provides several immediate advantages, including faster hiring, great schedule, and free training opportunities. Use a short-term contract to prove your value, build a local network, and transition into a permanent, full-time role with full benefits. Stop waiting for a callback. Let us advocate for you!
✓ Health Insurance
✓ Dental Insurance
✓ Vision Insurance
✓ Life Insurance
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Powder Coat Painter to manage booth operations and ensure high-quality finishes. You will handle manual spraying, manage automatic lines, optimize color changes, and maintain precise inventory. This role requires technical expertise, a strong eye for detail, and the leadership ability to step in for the Team Lead when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Apply powder using manual hopper guns and monitor automatic spray sides.
- Adjust spraying techniques to meet thickness (mil profile) and appearance standards.
- Identify different substrates and adapt application methods based on powder characteristics.
- Maintain overall finish quality and prevent surface defects.
- Take full operational control of the spray booth when the Team Lead is absent.
- Collaborate with the supervisor to adjust line speed and rack density for optimal coverage.
- Troubleshoot finish issues immediately and propose actionable quality solutions.
- Partner with the Team Lead to build and execute streamlined color change procedures.
- Track color change cycle times continuously to eliminate waste and speed up transitions.
- Conduct regular counts to guarantee raw powder stock accuracy.
- Clean the spray booth, guns, and surrounding workspaces daily to prevent cross-contamination.
- Perform all assigned tasks and auxiliary shop duties with speed and professionalism.
Education: High School
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 12 months
Physical:
- Moderate Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
- Standing / Walking
- Repetitive Motion
- Bending / Stooping / Kneeling
- Pushing / Pulling
- Hot Environments
- Cold Environments
Skills:
- Proven experience with powder coat gun operations and automated lines.
- Strong understanding of millage gauges, film thickness, and powder properties.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and lead a small team during absences.
- Sharp communication skills to coordinate with leads regarding line adjustments.
Industry: Manufacturing
Classification: 51-9124.00
Post ID: STC-210789_1-60521836
Post Date: 2026-05-29
Post Expires: 2026-06-28