Powder Coat Technician - Windsor Windows

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Holidays

Job summary

Windsor Windows & Doors, a division of Woodgrain, is seeking a Powder Coat Technician to prepare, coat, and finish metal components in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Iowa. The role requires coordinating with production, maintenance, and quality teams and may include daily overtime to meet production schedules and customer expectations.

The position is hourly with typical Monday–Friday shifts and requires safe, accurate material handling and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in finishing metal components in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability to coordinate with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct offload area to maintain workflow.
• Identify and correct coating defects and route material correctly.
• Support material handling and keep production moving.
• Communicate priorities clearly to team members.
• Address discrepancies to avoid production impact.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Detail oriented

Computer proficiency

Multitasking

Problem solving

Team player

Accountability

Job description

Career Opportunities: Powder Coat Technician - Windsor Windows (5324)

Windsor Windows & Doors, a division of Woodgrain, manufactures wood, vinyl and cellular PVC windows and patio doors. We specialize in designing and crafting quality products to the customer’s exact specifications. With manufacturing facilities in Iowa and North Carolina, our products are sold throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Windsor Windows & Doors aspires to be the window company that is Easy To Do Business With. This means that we strive to provide superior service, meet the highest of standards, adapt to changing market conditions, and exceed customer’s expectations. We are committed to building quality products and building lasting relationships within the residential construction industry.

We have been successful because of the diligence and hard work of our people, and the employees are recognized as the company’s most important asset. It is our mission to create a workplace where people feel supported, encouraged, valued, and respected.

Employment Type: Hourly FT
Work Environment: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:
A Powder Coat Technician is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing metal components to meet company quality and production standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The technician conducts routine inspections, monitors equipment performance, and maintains adherence to safety, environmental, and quality procedures. Daily duties include loading and unloading parts, identifying and correcting coating defects, and assisting with material handling throughout the production process. The role requires close coordination with production, maintenance, and quality teams to achieve production schedules and customer expectations. Due to customer demand and production requirements, this position regularly requires daily overtime and flexibility in work hours to support operational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and direct employees within the offload area to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Ensure finished material is accurately identified and routed to the correct location or department.
• Monitor material movement and verify accuracy to prevent misplaced, missing, or incorrectly routed material.
• Communicate priorities, changes, and expectations clearly to team members.
• Coordinate multiple tasks and priorities throughout the shift to keep material flowing.
• Assist with physically offloading material when workload or staffing requires additional support.
• Identify problems or discrepancies and take action to resolve them before they impact production or downstream departments.

Additional Skills:
• Strong communication and leadership skills — comfortable giving direction and keeping employees on task.
• Highly detail-oriented — able to catch errors involving material, quantities, locations, paperwork, or system information.
• Computer proficient — comfortable navigating multiple programs, screens, and transactions.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and able to make decisions when priorities change.
• Team-oriented and hands-on — willing to step in and assist rather than only directing others.
• Dependable and accountable with a strong understanding that accuracy and material flow directly affect production and customer service.

Physical Demands:
• The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment.
• Employees must be able to work efficiently in a physically demanding environment that involves standing, lifting, bending, and exposure to heat and industrial equipment.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal opportunity employment | Competitive compensation and benefits | Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

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