Powder Coating Supervisor

WET Design
North Hollywood, California

WHAT WE DO AT WET
WET has established itself as a visionary design company. Our designs blend form, material, patterns, acoustics, and more to create spectacular places that visitors connect with. WET has been chosen to create for some of the most high-profile clients in the world. With award-winning and groundbreaking projects ranging from residential to government and corporate projects, we design water features for small or large footprints.

We create projects that transform the way people experience nature’s elements. Our creations are multi-sensory, and we redefine the way people connect with the elements and with each other.

We master nature’s magic and with it create experiences. Experiences that include the world’s most moving water features, from The Fountains of Bellagio to The Dubai Fountain.

Position Overview

Powder Coating Supervisor will lead a small team of powder coaters and sandblasters in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. This role demands a disciplined leader who can ensure rapid turnaround while maintaining exceptional quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for powder coating and sandblasting teams, prioritizing workflow to meet tight project deadlines
• Oversee project-based production cycles, ensuring timely preparation, coating, and finishing of components for custom installations
• Enforce strict quality control, verifying coating adherence, surface preparation, and final finishes meet design specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Assembly, Design, Manufacturing) to align coating schedules with project milestones
• Implement safety protocols for hazardous material handling, PPE compliance, and equipment operation
• Manage equipment maintenance, including spray booths, curing ovens, and sandblasting machinery, to minimize downtime
• Train and mentor team members on best practices for surface preparation, color matching, and defect resolution

Requirements

• 8+ years of powder coating experience, including expertise in steel, aluminum, and specialty materials
• 3+ years in a supervisory role, with proven ability to lead teams in a manufacturing/production environment
• Project management skills to handle multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously
• Technical proficiency in reading schematics, work instructions, and basic mechanical drawings
• Physical stamina to stand for 8–10+ hours and lift 50+ lbs repeatedly
• Safety-first mindset with OSHA compliance experience in hazardous material environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom finishes for architectural or large-scale installations
• Knowledge of environmental regulations for coating waste disposal
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles for process optimization

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced manufacturing plant with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations
• Overtime required to meet project deadlines
• PPE mandatory (respirators, gloves, protective suits) during all coating operations

WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with WET is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.