Powder Coater

HERD North America; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Paid vacation

RRSP matching

Training opportunities

Job summary

HERD North America is seeking a reliable Protective Coatings Specialist to join our Production Team in Winnipeg. You will apply powder coating and protective finishes with precision to ensure our products meet HERD's high standards.

This full-time role operates on morning and evening shifts, typically 7:00am–3:30pm and 3:30pm–11:30pm. Responsibilities include coating, curing procedures, inspecting parts, maintaining equipment, and keeping thorough production records.

Qualifications

• Experience with powder coating or protective coatings.
• Physically able to lift and move steel parts repeatedly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Team-oriented and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coating finishes to HERD products with durability and high-quality appearance.
• Follow curing procedures, part hanging strategies, and load optimization techniques.
• Inspect parts before and after coating, aiming to minimize rework.
• Operate, clean, and maintain coating equipment; perform routine troubleshooting.
• Complete production and quality records accurately and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace by wearing full PPE and following safety protocols.

Skills

Powder coating experience

Detail-oriented

Safety-conscious

Job description

HERD - the leader in front‑end collision protection - is committed to producing the highest quality of leading‑edge products for our customers. We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Protective Coatings Specialist to join our Production Team. In this role, you’ll help ensure our products meet HERD’s high standards by applying powder coating and protective finishes with precision and care.

Position:

Protective Coatings Specialist

Location:

2168 Springfield Road (no bus routes)

Role Type:

Full-time, Morning, Evening Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 11:30pm **TRAIN ON DAYS**

What You’ll Do

• Apply powder coating finishes to HERD products, ensuring durability, consistent coverage, and high-quality appearance.
• Follow curing procedures, part hanging strategies, and load optimization techniques to maintain efficiency.
• Inspect parts before and after coating, keeping rework to a minimum.
• Operate, clean, and maintain coating equipment, performing routine troubleshooting and upkeep.
• Complete production and quality records accurately and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace by wearing full PPE (including fresh air helmet) and following all safety and environmental protocols.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with powder coating or protective coatings (preferred).
• Comfortable working in dusty, dirty environments with full PPE (including fresh air helmet).
• Physically able to lift and move steel parts repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform equipment cleaning/maintenance.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and safety-conscious.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage: $19/hour (higher depending on experience).
• Health & dental benefits package, complete with paid vacation and a matched RRSP.
• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills.

Ready to Join the HERD?

If you’re skilled in protective coatings, or eager to grow your expertise, and are looking for a role where craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork matter, we want to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Check out our other career opportunities at: www.herd.com