Manufacturing Operator - Metal Fabrication

Kelly Services; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Powder Coat Specialist in Farmington, CT. The role includes loading parts for coating, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for spray booths, and performing quality checks on finished parts.

Ideal candidates have experience in industrial manufacturing or powder coating, with knowledge of metal prep and powder painting. Ability to stand long hours, lift up to 70 lbs, and work a full-time day shift or evening shift in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or powder coating environment preferred.
• Knowledge of metal preparation and powder painting preferred.
• Able to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Familiar with MS Office products, quality, and lean manufacturing techniques a plus.
• Detail-oriented, motivated, and committed to high‑quality work.

Responsibilities

• Load parts onto conveyor lines and prepare them for paint/powder coating using tape, plugs, and bonding techniques.
• Ensure parts are properly cleaned and dried before entering the spray booth.
• Unload finished parts and conduct quality checks to ensure defect‑free products.
• Handle parts carefully to prevent damage, maintain proper documentation, and adhere to rework policies for defective items.
• Operate area tools and equipment such as forklifts, drill presses, power drills, air tools, hand grinders, orbital tools, and pressure washers.
• Deburring, grinding, and cleaning sheet metal parts requiring touch‑up or rework.
• Adjust cleaning solutions and assist with paint color changeovers in spray booths.
• Perform routine checks and follow standard processes in the powder coat area.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications, including metric measurements.
• Support 5S and preventative maintenance activities, and assist Shop Floor Management with process improvements.

Skills

Powder coating

Metal preparation

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklifts

Drill presses

Power drills

Air tools

Hand grinders

Orbital tools

Pressure washers

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again . Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Powder Coat Specialist to work at a premier manufacturing client in Farmington, CT . Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.00–$22.00/hr (DOE) | Weekly Pay

Shift: Monday-Friday | 7:00AM-3:30PM | Full-Time

Shift: Monday-Friday | 1:30PM-10:00PM | Full-Time

Why you should apply to be a Powder Coat Specialist:

• Competitive pay rate with reliable weekly compensation

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge smart factory environment

• Supportive and safety-focused workplace culture

• Gain valuable hands‑on experience in powder coating and manufacturing operations

• Join a respected industry leader with strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement

What’s a typical day as a Powder Coat Specialist? You’ll be:

• Loading parts onto conveyor lines and preparing them for paint/powder coating using tape, plugs, and bonding techniques

• Ensuring parts are properly cleaned and dried before entering the spray booth

• Unloading finished parts and conducting quality checks to ensure defect‑free products

• Handling parts carefully to prevent damage, maintaining proper documentation, and adhering to rework policies for defective items

• Operating area tools and equipment such as forklifts, drill presses, power drills, air tools, hand grinders, orbital tools, and pressure washers

• Deburring, grinding, and cleaning sheet metal parts requiring touch‑up or rework

• Adjusting cleaning solutions and assisting with paint color changeovers in spray booths

• Performing routine checks and following standard processes in the powder coat area

• Reading and understanding blueprints and specifications, including metric measurements

• Supporting 5S and preventative maintenance activities, and assisting Shop Floor Management with process improvements

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or powder coating environment (preferred)

• Possess knowledge in metal preparation and powder painting (strongly preferred)

• Are able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment

• Have familiarity with MS Office products, quality, and lean manufacturing techniques (a plus)

• Can stand for extended periods, bend, and lift up to 70 lbs

• Are detail-oriented, motivated, and committed to delivering high‑quality work

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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