Powder Coater

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Powder Coater

Job Description

The Powder Coater sets up and operates powder coating equipment to produce high-quality, consistent finishes on metal components. This role follows detailed work instructions, monitors equipment performance, and performs visual inspections to ensure coating quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met throughout the facility. The position also supports continuous improvement by troubleshooting issues, maintaining equipment, and helping train new team members in powder coating techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate all powder coating equipment, including spray guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems, in accordance with work instructions and safety guidelines.
• Ensure all parts are properly prepared and coated, following specified procedures and quality standards for each job.
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects, irregularities, or equipment malfunctions during the coating process.
• Determine coating flow and finish quality by performing regular visual inspections and making adjustments as needed.
• Bake coated parts at appropriate temperatures and within defined time limitations to achieve proper curing.
• Monitor and maintain spray efficiencies to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) based on quoted levels and production goals.
• Ensure all components are produced and coated efficiently and consistently with established goals for quality and on-time performance.
• Apply and support quality standards and processes throughout the facility, including performing in-process quality checks on coated parts.
• Follow and promote safety guidelines at all times to maintain a safe work environment in the coating and oven areas.
• Perform proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including removing waste powder, cleaning booths, and caring for spray guns and related systems.
• Optimize product placement by selecting appropriate hooks, maximizing line density, and ensuring proper hanging for coating coverage and cure.
• Work with conveyor powder coat lines, including loading, unloading, and monitoring parts as they move through the system.
• Assist with paint preparation and basic assembly tasks as needed to support the overall production process.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues related to powder coating and painting equipment.
• Train new associates in powder coating operations, equipment use, and best practices for quality and safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production and facility objectives.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of hands-on experience in powder coating painting.
• Experience working with conveyor powder coat lines.
• Ability to select appropriate hooks and hanging methods for products and explain the reasoning behind those choices.
• Skill in maximizing line density while maintaining required coating quality.
• Experience performing quality checks on coated parts and making necessary process adjustments.
• Leadership experience, including the ability to guide and train new associates in powder coating operations.
• Good knowledge of mechanics and repair of painting and powder coating equipment.
• Knowledge of wash systems and pretreatment processes used prior to powder coating.
• Ability to use manual and automatic paint equipment (preferred).
• At least 2 years of assembly experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work safely in a warm production environment around ovens and coating equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting quality and on-time performance goals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with troubleshooting powder coating and painting equipment issues.
• Expereince in paint preparation and related finishing processes.
• Familiarity with spray gun operation and basic maintenance.
• Comfort working with production KPIs and efficiency targets.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong communication skills to effectively train and support team members.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality to support a fixed first-shift schedule.

Why Work Here?

You will join a full-service powder coating operation that invests in modern equipment and technology to support your work. The facility promotes safety, quality, and efficiency, and it provides practical support for working in a warm environment, including additional breaks, a cooled break room, and advanced powder coating suits with cooling technology. The steady first-shift schedule helps support work-life balance, and you will have the opportunity to use and grow your technical and leadership skills by contributing to training and continuous improvement efforts.

Work Environment

This role is based in a full powder coat shop operating on a first-shift schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Fridays as needed. The facility uses conveyor powder coat lines, spray guns, hoppers, booth collection systems, wash and pretreatment systems, and curing ovens. Due to the presence of two ovens, the work area is warm and can become very hot in the summer. To support comfort and safety, the employer provides additional breaks during hotter periods, a break room with air conditioning, and high-tech powder coating suits that incorporate cooling technologies. The environment is production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, adherence to procedures, and maintaining high standards of quality and on-time performance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturtevant, WI.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturtevant, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Sturtevant,WI.

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.