Lead Powder Coat Painter

Lead Powder Coat Painter

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Powder Coat Painter with advanced knowledge of powder paint systems and applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for working primarily in the paint booth, conducting powder coat painting while ensuring the highest quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced knowledge of powder materials, types, properties, and storage.
• Operate and maintain cleaning and pretreatment systems, ensuring compliance with chemistry, testing, monitoring, maintenance, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage conveyance systems and their maintenance.
• Operate and troubleshoot powder coating application equipment and techniques.
• Implement part masking and hanging techniques to ensure quality, line density, and optimal transfer efficiency.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor cure ovens.
• Conduct overall automated system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Understand material properties, including flatness, surface grades, types, and gauge.
• Assist with putting parts on and taking parts off the paint line as necessary.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work in other areas as needed.

Essential Skills

• Powder coat painting experience is required.
• Advanced knowledge of powder paint systems and applications.
• Experience with cleaning and pretreatment systems.
• Understanding of chemical process control and tank maintenance.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience with KPI/process ownership and troubleshooting manufacturing systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting, paint prep, blasting, sanding, and spray painting.
• 1 year of leadership experience.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy very good benefits, room for growth, and profit-sharing opportunities. The company fosters a great culture with frequent company events and holiday parties, making it an enjoyable place to work.

Work Environment

Work in a larger manufacturing environment with an air-conditioned production floor, though it can get hot in the paint area. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from 5:00am-3:30pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.