Powder Coating Operator — Precision Finishes (Steel/Aluminum)

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a Powder Operator to prepare, coat, and finish fabricated steel and aluminum parts using powder coating systems at our Milwaukee facility. The role ensures products meet customer specifications and high-quality standards.

You will set up equipment, apply coatings to tanks and enclosures, and monitor quality while working with production and quality teams. This onsite, temp-to-hire position offers steady hours and OT eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience with powder coating in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Experience coating steel or aluminum products is highly desired.
• Ability to read work instructions and specifications.
• Must pass competency assessment and pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate powder coating equipment for steel and aluminum components.
• Apply powder coatings to fuel tanks, enclosures, frames, and assemblies.
• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, masking, and handling materials.
• Monitor coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality per specs.
• Inspect finished work and adjust processes to maintain quality.
• Load, mix, and manage coating materials per production needs.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Operate material handling equipment and move parts through coating.
• Coordinate with production and quality to meet schedules and expectations.

Skills

Powder coating

Industrial manufacturing

Quality inspection

Equipment maintenance

Reading specifications

Teamwork

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Spray systems

Job description

Global Power Components is seeking a Powder Operator to prepare, coat, and finish fabricated steel and aluminum parts using powder coating systems at our Milwaukee facility. The role ensures products meet customer specifications and high-quality standards.

You will set up equipment, apply coatings to tanks and enclosures, and monitor quality while working with production and quality teams. This onsite, temp-to-hire position offers steady hours and OT eligibility.