Paint Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026.
Description
Join the Cornwell Quality Tools Family as a Paint Technician!
Own your future at Cornwell Quality Tools!
As part of an Employee-Owned company, you benefit directly from your effort and our success. Join the Cornwell Family where your skills and contributions are valued every day! For over 100 years, Cornwell Quality Tools has been the trusted choice of professionals worldwide, delivering top-tier tools and unrivaled quality. Learn more at www.cornwelltools.com.
What’s in it for you:
- Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a wellness program offering significant savings on weekly medical premiums.
- Paid medical leave, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
- Competitive wages that reflect your skills and experience.
- Life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential support.
- Positive, engaging work culture with employee and family events throughout the year.
Your Role:
As a Paint Technician, you’ll help ensure our products meet Cornwell’s high standards for quality, durability, and appearance. This is a hands-on role focused on powder coating equipment, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and quality.
- Operate manual, semi-automatic, and robotic powder coating spray systems.
- Complete color changes, create spray recipes and sequences, and track changeover times.
- Set and monitor bake/cure oven temperatures and process times.
- Inspect finished surfaces for defects and verify film thickness.
- Perform pretreatment quality control testing and make adjustments to out-of-spec parts.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and make necessary corrections.
- Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, cleaning, lubrication, and equipment adjustments.
- Maintain spray equipment, fixtures, blast cabinets, tools, and replacement wear items.
- Identify coating defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop, document, test, and maintain programs for paint equipment.
- Complete required production and quality documentation.
- Report equipment, process, safety, and quality concerns to leadership.
- Participate in continuous improvement and cross-training initiatives.
- Follow all company safety, quality, and operating procedures.
What we’re looking for:
- Vocational school or technical training, 2-4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of powder coating processes and equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance.
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions, procedures, and documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to use internal computer software and systems.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
This is an active, hands-on manufacturing position requiring standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting. The position may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. The work environment may include exposure to noise, dust, dirt, heat, cold, fumes, and occasional cuts or abrasions. Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety requirements and immediately report unsafe conditions.
Ready to make a difference?
Bring your technical skills, mechanical ability, and commitment to quality to Cornwell Quality Tools! As an employee-owner, your work contributes directly to our success - and you share in that success.
Requirements
Apply today and become part of the Cornwell Quality Tools family! An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Description
27.60-29.45