Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
About the job
Requirements
Good verbal and written communication skills.
A team-oriented attitude that promotes commitment, reliability, and follow-through.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Strong leadership and motivational skills, sound decision-making capabilities, and the ability to resolve problems using logical, systematic, and sequential approaches.
Ability to delegate responsibility and work with others while coaching and developing their capabilities.
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other environmental requirements, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Experience using lean manufacturing practices and ISO/TS quality systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Responsibilities
Set up and operate five-stage washer, dryer, bake oven, and powder coating equipment.
Perform prep work.
Work closely with the Plant Supervisor and others to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
Oversee the work of powder coaters and hangers.
Desired Qualifications
One year of powder coating experience is preferred.
Powder Coater Lead
Cannon Industries · Rochester, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-02
Salary: USD 48,000–55,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Assembly
Description
Position: Powder Coat Lead
Cannon Industries
A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers’ standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning ISO:9002, ISO:14001, and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol-free working environment.
General Job Description:
In this position, the Powder Coat Group Leader sets up and operates five stage washer, dryer, bake over and powder coating equipment. Prep work experience is a must. The Powder Coat Supervisor also works closely with the Plant Supervisor and others to accomplish all tasks and goals. Responsible for overseeing the work of all powder coaters and hangers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Good verbal and written communication skills
Have a team player attitude that promotes commitment, reliability and follow through
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Proven record of strong leadership and motivational skills coupled with sound decision making capabilities
Ability to resolve problems using logical, systematic and sequential approaches
Ability to delegate responsibility and to work with others while coaching and developing their capabilities
Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental requirements in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Experience in the utilization of lean manufacturing practices and ISO/TS Quality Systems
One year of powder coating experience is preferred