Powder Coat Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Powder Coater Operator for a growing manufacturing facility in Kansas City, KS. This hands-on role involves operating powder coating equipment, performing surface preparation, coating application, curing, and inspection to ensure quality finishes.

The position offers competitive pay ($20-21/hour plus a $1 attendance bonus) with Mon-Thu 4PM-2:30AM and Fri 2PM-10:30PM schedules, in a fast-paced environment that values safety and

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Powder coating experience is a plus.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8–10 hours per shift).
• Commitment to following safety procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate powder coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth systems
• Perform surface preparation, coating application, curing, and inspection
• Ensure consistent quality and proper finish on all coated components
• Maintain production efficiency and meet output goals
• Clean and perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Follow 5S standards and maintain a clean work environment

Job description

Powder Coater Operator| Competitive Pay + Growth Opportunity

We’re hiring a Powder Coater Operator for a growing manufacturing facility in Kansas City, KS. This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced environment, ideal for someone who enjoys working with equipment and takes pride in producing quality finished products.

Schedule & Pay:

$20-21/hour with $1/hour attendance bonus | M-Thur, 4PM-2:30AM; Fri, 2PM-10:30PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate powder coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth systems


• Perform surface preparation, coating application, curing, and inspection


• Ensure consistent quality and proper finish on all coated components


• Maintain production efficiency and meet output goals


• Clean and perform preventative maintenance on equipment


• Follow 5S standards and maintain a clean work environment

Requirements:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required


• Powder coating experience is a plus


• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs


• Ability to stand for extended periods (8–10 hours per shift)


• Commitment to following safety procedures and guidelines

Why This Role Might Be a Fit:

If you enjoy hands‑on work, operating equipment, and being part of a production team, this could be a great fit for you.