Powder Coating Technician

Job Title: Powder Coating Technician Job Description

The Powder Coating Technician prepares metal door and frame systems for final coating and painting, using a variety of tools and equipment to ensure high-quality surface finishes. In this role, you apply powder coatings, operate production machinery, and verify that coating coverage, thickness, and cure meet established manufacturing standards and specifications before products move to final assembly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal door and frame system surfaces for powder coating and painting using appropriate tools and equipment.

• Apply powder coatings and production paint in accordance with manufacturing standards and specifications.

• Operate production and manufacturing process equipment, including sandblasting tools and other surface preparation machinery.

• Ensure coating coverage, thickness, and cure meet quality requirements and established specifications.

• Inspect surfaces before and after coating to verify proper preparation and finish quality.

• Identify and distinguish differences in color to maintain consistent and accurate finishes.

• Follow established procedures and safety guidelines when working with machinery, hazardous materials, and production aids such as lifts, overhead cranes, and forklifts.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient production and high-quality output.

• Collaborate with team members in the powder coating area and final assembly to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of orders.

• Report any equipment issues, safety concerns, or quality deviations to appropriate personnel and assist in corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• Experience with powder coating processes and equipment.

• Experience with production painting in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with sandblasting and other surface preparation techniques.

• Ability to identify and distinguish differences in color accurately.

• Understanding of basic production and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to work safely around machinery, hazardous materials, and airborne particles.

• Capability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting and moving objects up to 70 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a machining or manufacturing setting is helpful.

• Interest in developing a long-term career in machining or CNC-related work.

• Comfort working in environments with moderate to loud noise and moving mechanical parts.

Why Work Here?

You gain hands-on experience in a production environment that can serve as an introduction to a machining career and a potential entry point into CNC machining. You receive paid holidays as a contractor, access to an on-site gym to support your health and well-being, and convenient vanpool options from nearby areas to make commuting easier.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production facility where heavy work is regularly required and moderate to loud noise is common. You frequently stand, stoop, walk, twist, bend, and lift or move heavy objects up to 70 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds, with the support of production aids such as raised work platforms, lifts, overhead cranes, and forklifts. You may occasionally be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, hazardous materials, humid conditions (non-weather), and moving mechanical parts while performing your duties.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Snoqualmie, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Snoqualmie,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.