Powder Coating & Production Operator - Temp-to-Hire

Shively Diversified Management Services; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SDMS benefits during assignment

Client benefits after hire: health/dex

Job summary

Shively Diversified Management Services is seeking a dependable Production / Powder Coater for 1st shift. This full-time, temp-to-hire role combines powder coating with utility tasks to keep production running smoothly.

You will support coating operations, assist with shipping/receiving, and help with facility maintenance as needed. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate a forklift, and read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of powder coating is a plus.
• Experience with Okuma controls is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments.
• Basic shop math skills, including decimals and geometry.
• Forklift experience is preferred or willingness to become certified.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Powder coating and support production flow.
• Operate Hem Saw to cut and stage raw material.
• Organize, label, paint, and store incoming raw material.
• Operate a forklift to load/unload trucks and move materials.
• Set up and operate drill and tap machines.
• Monitor coolant, oil, and waste barrels; refill as needed.
• Perform quality checks on finished parts.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, laser etching, deburring, sandblasting, tumbling, and assembly.
• Perform basic maintenance and keep the work area clean.
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Powder coating knowledge

Read blueprints

Precision measuring instruments

Basic shop math

Forklift operation

Tools

Okuma controls

Job description

Shively Diversified Management Services is seeking a dependable Production / Powder Coater for 1st shift. This full-time, temp-to-hire role combines powder coating with utility tasks to keep production running smoothly.

You will support coating operations, assist with shipping/receiving, and help with facility maintenance as needed. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate a forklift, and read blueprints.