Powder Coating & Finishing Technician

Manpower, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Coating and Finishing Operator to join the production team in Des Planes, IL. The role focuses on applying coatings to metal parts and ensuring adherence to product specifications and quality requirements.

You will operate powder coating equipment, spray booths, and curing ovens while following SOPs and safety procedures. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on experience in industrial coating or finishing, with attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in industrial coating or finishing.
• Experience reading and following SOPs and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of coating processes, curing ovens, and surface preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coating, dry film lubricant, and other coatings to metal parts per specifications.
• Operate spray booths and curing ovens; manage baking/curing cycles.
• Set up processes and prepare parts, including cleaning, masking, fixturing, grounding, and pre-coating inspection.
• Complete work tickets and quality documentation; perform visual inspections for coverage and defects.
• Support continuous improvement by reducing waste and downtime using 6S principles.

Skills

Powder coating

SOP reading

Safety awareness

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Curing ovens

Job description

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Coating and Finishing Operator to join the production team in Des Planes, IL. The role focuses on applying coatings to metal parts and ensuring adherence to product specifications and quality requirements.

You will operate powder coating equipment, spray booths, and curing ovens while following SOPs and safety procedures. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on experience in industrial coating or finishing, with attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.