Powder Coater

Aerotek; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Powder Coater in Totowa, NJ for a first-shift, contract-to-hire role on a production floor with spray booth work. You will apply dry powder coatings, prepare surfaces, and ensure coatings meet specifications while maintaining equipment and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial painting or metal finishing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work within production schedules on a high-quality fabrication line.

Qualifications

• Experience applying dry powder coatings to metal products or components.
• Able to prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning and masking.
• Proficient in operating industrial powder coating equipment and sprayers.
• Maintain coating quality and consistency across runs.
• Follow manufacturing specs and quality standards on the line.
• Comfort working in a spray booth and production floor.

Responsibilities

• Apply dry powder coatings to metal components per specs and work instructions.
• Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, masking, and prep work.
• Inspect coated products for quality, finish, and adherence to standards.
• Load and unload parts, stage products for subsequent processes.
• Operate coating equipment and adjust settings for consistency.
• Maintain and clean coating equipment, tools, and spray booth.

Skills

Powder coating experience

Surface preparation

Equipment operation

Quality inspection

Production schedules

Spray booth work

Industrial finishing

Attention to detail

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Sprayers

Job description

Job Title: Powder Coater

Job Description

The Powder Coater applies dry powder coatings to fabricated metal components in a high-quality, production-focused environment. This role prepares and finishes materials, operates and maintains powder coating equipment, and ensures all coated products meet established manufacturing specifications, production schedules, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply dry powder coatings to fabricated metal components and metal products according to manufacturing specifications and work instructions.
• Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, masking, and other paint prep activities to ensure proper adhesion and finish.
• Inspect coated products for quality, consistency, and finish, and verify that all parts meet required standards and customer expectations.
• Prepare materials before and after coating, including organizing parts, loading and unloading racks, and staging products for subsequent processes.
• Operate powder coating equipment and sprayers safely and efficiently, adjusting settings to maintain coating consistency and coverage.
• Maintain powder coating equipment, tools, and spray booth, performing routine cleaning and basic maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
• Keep the workspace organized, clean, and compliant with safety and quality requirements on the production floor.
• Follow manufacturing specifications, production requirements, and quality standards throughout the coating process.
• Collaborate with production and fabrication teams to meet daily and weekly production schedules and throughput goals.
• Work within an industrial, spray booth, and manufacturing environment while adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Experience applying dry powder coatings to metal products or fabricated metal components.
• Ability to prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, masking, and other paint preparation processes.
• Proficiency in operating powder coating equipment and sprayers in an industrial setting.
• Capability to maintain coating consistency and quality across varying products and production runs.
• Experience following manufacturing specifications and quality standards in a production environment.
• Comfort working in a spray booth and on a manufacturing production floor.
• Experience in industrial painting or applying metal finishes that translates well to powder coating work.
• Understanding of production processes and the importance of meeting schedules and throughput targets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial painting processes and techniques.
• Experience applying various metal finishes in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.
• Familiarity with precision sheet metal fabrication environments and related processes such as molding and coating.
• Exposure to or interest in advanced fabrication technologies such as CNC punching, laser cutting, welding, powder coating, assembly, and engineering services.
• Ability to follow detailed manufacturing specifications and fixture designs.
• Comfort working with industrial equipment such as fiber lasers, sprayers, and other production machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and structural integrity.

Why Work Here?

You join a long-established sheet metal fabrication organization with over a century of industry experience, offering a stable and knowledgeable environment. The facility provides exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, including CNC punching, laser cutting, welding, powder coating, assembly, and engineering services, supporting continuous learning and skill development. Employees work with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment in a full-service fabrication facility, benefiting from modern tools, efficient processes, and opportunities to grow within a precision-focused, quality-driven culture.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position, working approximately 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM on the production floor in an industrial manufacturing environment. You work primarily in and around a spray booth and fabrication area, handling custom sheet metal products and small customer orders. The role involves regular use of powder coating equipment, sprayers, and other production tools in a full-service fabrication facility. You can expect an active, hands-on environment focused on precision, structure, and quality, with standard industrial attire appropriate for a manufacturing and welding-intensive setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Totowa, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Totowa,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.