Posted June 30, 2026
Powder Coater
El Cajon, CA, USA
Full Time
Compensation: $20 to $40 Hourly
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and annual performance bonus.
San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings is a fast-paced, family-owned coatings contractor with over 25 years of experience and a workforce of 75+ skilled professionals serving both military and civilian clients. We are seeking a highly motivated Powder Coater. This position involves performing industrial coating applications to support the preservation, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of parts including naval vessels and marine support equipment.
Additional Application Instructions
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Primary responsibility is to apply various electrostatic coating systems to products.
• Coating systems include but not limited to; polyester, epoxies, FBE, pipe coating and thermos plastics.
• Calculate coating thickness required through Product Data and apply spray per requirements.
• Have common knowledge of machine Air & KV adjustments required for various coatings & processes.
• Have basic knowledge on oven cure schedule by material thickness.
• Cleaning and maintaining of powder equipment.
• Sanding, masking, and hanging products – threads, bearings, and machined surfaces.
• Moving racks in and out of sandblast, powder booths, oven and packaging area.
Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years old, pass E-VERIFY authorization, and pre-employment drug test.
• Prove strong work ethic and consistent on time attendance.
• Must be able to read and write in English and have basic math skills.
• Must be able to understand quality standards and adhere to specific written/drawing instructions and specification.
• Must follow compliance and safety requirements/standards, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) daily.
• Must be able to work in outside weather conditions (hot, cold, wet and/or humid). Most job requirements take place in the warehouses, but some duties are outside the buildings and require lifting/moving of 10-25 pounds and occasionally lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.