Powder Coating Technician (1st/2nd Shift)

Milwaukee Succeeds; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville seeks a Powder Painter to apply powder coating on production parts in West Bend, WI. You will operate manual powder guns, assist in color changes, and maintain equipment cleanliness and safety. Experience with powder application and basic QA routines is preferred.

This role requires teamwork, reliability, and flexibility across shifts. Join a technical manufacturing team and contribute to quality finishes, while supporting preventive maintenance and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate work with other departments.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.
• Knowledge of Basic Print reading and torque values.
• Have 2 years experience with powder application.
• Basic Computer Knowledge.
• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to help in ALL areas of the paint department when needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder with manual powder gun application.
• Troubleshooting skills of powder application is needed for this position.
• Must have good knowledge of cleaning powder equipment for color changes.
• Perform color changes on automatic powder application equipment.
• Follow direction of powder room coordinator on how to apply powder in certain areas of parts.
• Willing to advance skills through out powder application process.
• Good housekeeping and organization skills are needed for this assignment. Room should be dust free.
• May perform tasks of a Tech 3 role.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required on the line.
• Report any issue on bad racking or needed improvement that will affect quality.
• Mark product that has any defect to make sure it is not passed onto our customers.
• Work over time to support customer demands or perform preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Metalcraft of Mayville seeks a Powder Painter to apply powder coating on production parts in West Bend, WI. You will operate manual powder guns, assist in color changes, and maintain equipment cleanliness and safety. Experience with powder application and basic QA routines is preferred.

This role requires teamwork, reliability, and flexibility across shifts. Join a technical manufacturing team and contribute to quality finishes, while supporting preventive maintenance and continuous improvement