Powder Coating Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Company - Prospiant represents the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and is the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured, and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers.

Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success. Our customers rely on our expertise to succeed in these markets:

• Produce — growers of fruits and vegetables located closer to grocery retailers and restaurants they supply
• Commercial — growers of flowers and plants as well as greenhouses for educational, research and institutional organizations and retail businesses

We are trusted AgTech experts partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn't be possible without our employees' commitment to our core values - Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.

• Make It Better - Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
• Make It Right - Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
• Make It Together - Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
• Make An Impact - Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American AgTech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: .

Position Summary

The Powder Coating Technician is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing metal components using powder coating processes to ensure a high-quality, durable finish. The role includes surface preparation, operating coating equipment and curing ovens, inspecting finished parts for quality and consistency, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Technicians will follow safety standards, perform routine equipment maintenance, and work closely with production teams to meet quality and schedule requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and clean parts for powder coating, ensuring they are free from contaminants that could affect the finish.
• Use automatic spray guns to apply powder paint evenly and consistently primarily to metal substrates
• Change color and clean booths multiple times during the shift and ensure no color contaminations.
• Operate and maintain the powder coating equipment, including ovens, grit blaster, spray booths and application guns.
• Perform various standard QA tests including visual inspection of the prepared and painted substrates ensuring they meet the QA guidelines for that specified part.
• Clean and maintain all the equipment including spray guns and ovens.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance carried out, production runs, inventory and consumption of paints, and QA testing during the painting operations.
• Wear all PPE as specified and required.
• Strong focus on quality and time management.