Powder Operator

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Street (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Powder Operator to prepare, coat, and finish fabricated steel and aluminum components on site. The role supports a 5am–1:30pm or 4pm–12:30am shift schedule, with overtime eligibility and a temporary-to-hire pathway.

Ideal candidates have powder coating experience in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot coating equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with powder coating in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Ability to read work instructions, specifications, and production documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate powder coating equipment for steel and aluminum components.
• Apply powder coatings to fabricated products including fuel tanks, enclosures, frames, and structural assemblies.
• Prepare surfaces for coating through cleaning, masking, and material handling processes.
• Monitor coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality to ensure specifications.
• Inspect completed work and make adjustments to maintain quality standards.
• Mix, load, and manage coating materials according to production requirements.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot coating issues.
• Safely operate material handling equipment and assist with movement of parts.
• Work with production and quality teams to meet schedules and customer expectations.

Skills

Powder coating

Quality inspection

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Manufacturing

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Job description

Title:

Powder Operator

Company:

Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location:

Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type:

Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

1st Shift:

5am - 1:30pm CT (Monday to Friday) – eligible for OT

2nd Shift:

4pm – 12:30am CT (Monday to Friday) – eligible for OT

Company Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

Description:

This role is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing fabricated steel and aluminum components using powder coating systems while ensuring products meet customer specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in an industrial manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing a high-quality finish.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate powder coating equipment for steel and aluminum components.
• Apply powder coatings to fabricated products including fuel tanks, enclosures, frames, and structural assemblies.
• Prepare surfaces for coating through cleaning, masking, and material handling processes.
• Monitor coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Inspect completed work and make adjustments as needed to maintain quality standards.
• Mix, load, and manage coating materials according to production requirements.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot coating issues.
• Safely operate material handling equipment and assist with movement of parts throughout the coating process.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to meet manufacturing schedules and customer expectations.

Requirements:

• Previous powder coating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience coating steel, aluminum, or other fabricated metal products highly desired.
• Ability to recognize coating defects and make process adjustments to maintain quality standards.
• Experience operating powder coating equipment, spray systems, or related finishing equipment.
• Ability to read work instructions, specifications, and production documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team environment.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Must pass a competency assessment and pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Company Culture

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build — it's how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built. GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment — and we don't want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you're energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what's next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.