Powder Coat Painter

Job Title: Powder Coat Painter

Job Description

The Powder Coat Painter manually racks materials for powder coating, prepares and finishes metal parts, and applies powder-based coatings using industrial painting equipment in a clean, smaller metal shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Manually rack metal materials and parts to prepare them for entry into the powder coat paint booth.

• Apply powder-based coatings to metal components using industrial painting and spray equipment.

• Prepare parts for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and other paint prep activities to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.

• Operate coating machinery and paint lines, including manually moving lines in and out of the paint booths.

• Monitor the coating process to ensure consistent coverage, color, and finish according to specifications.

• Inspect parts before and after coating to verify quality standards and identify any defects or rework needs.

• Handle and move materials and finished parts safely, including lifting 15+ lbs consistently throughout the shift.

• Work safely in and around paint booths, metal shop equipment, and industrial painting tools.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support a safe and efficient production environment.

• Collaborate with team members on the paint line and within the shop to meet production schedules and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of powder coat paint experience in an industrial or metal shop environment.

• Hands-on experience with industrial painting, including paint prep and powder coating processes.

• Ability to manually rack and handle metal parts and materials for powder coating.

• Ability to lift 15+ lbs consistently throughout the workday.

• Experience operating paint lines and manually moving lines in and out of paint booths.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality finishes and adherence to specifications.

• Familiarity with working in paint booths and metal shop environments.

• Experience with coatings, spray application, and paint booth operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ months of forklift experience is a plus.

• Experience with sanding and surface preparation for paint and powder coating.

• Background working on paint lines in an industrial or metal shop setting.

• Exposure to industrial painting processes, including powder coat and spray applications.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a supportive environment that invests in employees’ growth and well-being, including reimbursement for tuition, gym memberships, safety glasses, and boots. Team members work in a close-knit setting where people know each other and can build strong working relationships.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, smaller machine and metal shop with approximately 40 people on shift, including office personnel. The environment is industrial and production-focused, with paint booths, powder coating equipment, paint lines, and metal shop tools in regular use. Team members work closely together in a setting where colleagues know each other by first name, fostering a collaborative and familiar atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Appleton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.