CTR Group is seeking a Powder Coat Painter local to the Newport News, VA area. Immediate openings and urgently hiring!
What We Offer:
- Weekly Pay – you receive a paycheck every week
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Safety First!
Pay: $16 to $22
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate powder coating equipment, including programming spray guns, adjusting nozzles, and configuring powder flow for optimal coverage and minimal waste
- Apply powder coating using electrostatic spray methods, monitoring spray patterns, flow rates, and gun positioning in real time to ensure consistent, high-quality finishes
- Operate and monitor curing ovens, adjusting time and temperature settings to meet powder manufacturer specifications for adhesion and durability
- Perform routine water sampling and testing to monitor pH, conductivity, and overall water quality used in the pre-treatment wash stage – including recording data and adjust accordingly to maintain proper quality control
- Prepare and load sheet metal parts onto overhead conveyor systems, ensuring proper spacing, grounding, and secure hanging to avoid coating defects
- Select and verify appropriate powder types based on customer specifications; ability to interpret basic blueprints is helpful
- Conduct detailed inspections of coated parts using visual checks and dry film thickness gauges to identify defects such as uneven coverage, bubbling, or undercure
- Maintain accurate production and quality records, including part counts, colors used, water test logs, and equipment maintenance
- Perform preventive maintenance on powder coating equipment, spray guns, and curing ovens
- Troubleshoot minor issues with coating systems to reduce downtime and maintain workflow
- Follow all safety protocols and company procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of coating materials
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
- Handle materials and finished parts safely and efficiently throughout the coating process
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience
- Basic powder coating knowledge, including surface preparation
- Strong visual inspection skills
- Understanding of material handing
- Attention to detail
- Team oriented
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with coating equipment
Preferred but not required:
- SSPC Certification
- PCI Certification
- PLC, HMI, or other automation programming knowledge
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, reach and perform repetitive hand and finger movements for extended periods
- Able to work in hot or cold temperatures conditions
- Ability to wear a respirator
About CTR Group:
CTR Group operates in the staffing and recruitment industry, Nationwide for over 35 years. We provide full-service staffing support for various sectors including Marine Trades, Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Commercial, Technical, Professional, Aerospace and Aviation, and Energy. We offer a range of placement options such as Direct Hire, Contract Labor, Temporary & Temp to Hire. CTR Group takes pride in its high ratings across various platforms, reflecting our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing quality staffing and employment services.
CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified.
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