Powder Coat Painter - 2nd Shift, Growth & Benefits

Aerotek; Johnson Creek (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan – company match

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Shift premium

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Powder Coat Painter for a contract-to-hire role based in Johnson Creek, WI. The position involves setting up and operating powder coating and drying units along a conveyor line to apply powder to metal parts, ensuring thorough coverage and high-quality finishes.

Work is on the second shift with a 9-hour day and occasional overtime. Pay starts at $18+ with a $1.50 shift premium, and total compensation includes benefits and paid time off as described in the listing.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with powder coating processes.
• Ability to perform general labor and production tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Capability to lift and handle parts weighing up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Basic knowledge of paint preparation and application in an industrial setting.
• Attention to detail to maintain consistent paint quality and proper packaging.
• Reliability and willingness to work assigned shifts and occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate painting and drying units along the conveyor line to coat metal products with powder paint according to established methods and procedures.
• Apply paint powder to all parts that pass through the paint booth, ensuring complete coverage and maintaining high-quality standards for the finished coating.
• Monitor the painting process to ensure equipment functions properly and coatings meet visual and performance expectations.
• Hang parts on the production line, including components weighing up to 50 pounds, following safe lifting and handling practices.
• Remove parts from the line after painting and drying, inspecting them for quality and completeness.
• Package finished parts accurately and securely for shipment or further processing, following established packaging procedures.
• Perform general production and labor tasks as needed to support the overall manufacturing process.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area in and around the paint booth and conveyor line.

Skills

Powder coating

Manufacturing

Manual labor

Lifting up to 50 lb

Paint prep

Attention to detail

Shift work

Tools

Paint equipment handling

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Powder Coat Painter for a contract-to-hire role based in Johnson Creek, WI. The position involves setting up and operating powder coating and drying units along a conveyor line to apply powder to metal parts, ensuring thorough coverage and high-quality finishes.

Work is on the second shift with a 9-hour day and occasional overtime. Pay starts at $18+ with a $1.50 shift premium, and total compensation includes benefits and paid time off as described in the listing.