Powder Coater/Painter

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

For more than 75 years, Douglas Dynamics has been North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment. Our family of industry-leading brands — FISHER® , SnowEx® , WESTERN® , HENDERSON® , DEJANA® , and VENCO VENTURO® — is trusted for superior innovation, reliability, and performance.

Just as important as what we build is how we build it . We believe our people and culture are critical to our success. At Douglas Dynamics, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and empowered decision-making. We provide the tools, training, and support our employees need to thrive — because when our people succeed, so does our business.

When you join Douglas Dynamics, you become part of a tradition — and a future — where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported.

Our Core Values — Grow, Improve, and Engage — define who we are and guide how we work every day. We bring these values to life through our Winning Behaviors , which shape how we serve our customers, support one another, and succeed together:

• Be Customer & Results Driven – Consider the customer in everything you do and focus on meaningful outcomes.
• Anticipate the Possibilities – See around corners and embrace ideas that move our business forward.
• Collaborate & Care – Work together and support our customers, communities, and each other.
• Communicate Responsibly – Build trust through thoughtful listening and clear communication.
• Develop Self & Others – Take ownership of your growth while helping others do the same.
• Get Better Every Day – Continuous improvement is at the heart of how we work — every day.

We are seeking a Powder Coater/Painter for temp to hire to join our team and help drive our continued success. This role plays an important part in supporting our customers, strengthening our business, and contributing to the long-term growth of Douglas Dynamics.

Under the direction of the Powder Coat Supervisor and Lead, effectively perform a variety of finishing operations of parts and components for product lines.

In this role, you will leverage your skills, experience, and perspective to make a meaningful impact. You’ll collaborate with teammates across the organization, contribute ideas, and help deliver results that matter for our customers and our business.

• Set up and operates equipment and machinery to include hanging, masking, shot blasting, passivation and operate power/hand tools as needed.
• Practices quality control for finished products.
• Perform routine maintenance functions and trouble shooting of equipment as needed
• Job rotation with other team members
• Participate in 5s activities.

• Active Team Player
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift repetitively up to 50 lbs to head level.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• A fulfilling career with the opportunity to contribute to an industry leader
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Generous 401(k) match
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including access to Douglas Dynamics University (DDU)

At Douglas Dynamics, we don’t just talk about improvement — we live it . We’re committed to creating an environment where people can grow, ideas are encouraged, and learning never stops. Your development matters here, and we are invested in helping you build a rewarding career.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies show that women, people of color, and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Douglas Dynamics, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace — and we encourage you to apply.

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.