Powder Prep Operator

Performance Health; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Pivotal Health Solutions in Watertown, SD is seeking a Powder Prep Operator to prepare parts for the powder coating process. You will mask, plug, sand, and ensure parts are clean and ready for coating, while meeting quality standards.

You will also maintain a safe, organized workspace and assist with general production duties as required. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and offers opportunities to work across shifts with potential overtime, with benefits included in the

Qualifications

• Experience in powder coating, metal prep, or general manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools, masking materials, and prep equipment safely.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Clean metal parts using solvents, detergents, or equipment (e.g., pressure washer, degreaser) to remove oils, dust, and residues.
• Sand or scuff parts to create proper surface texture for powder coating adhesion.
• Apply masking and plugs to areas that must remain uncoated.
• Inspect parts for cleanliness, surface condition, and correct preparation.
• Identify and report defects or quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Organize and remove parts from the powder coat line.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with general production duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Powder coating experience

Metal prep experience

Use of hand tools safely

Masking materials handling

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pivotal Health Solutions is seeking a Powder Prep Operator to join our team in Watertown, SD. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing parts for the powder coating process. This includes taking parts down from the powder coat line, masking, plugging, or sanding parts to ensure optimal adhesion and finish quality. The operator ensures parts meet quality standards before entering the coating booth or line.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean metal parts using solvents, detergents, or equipment (e.g., pressure washer, degreaser) to remove oils, dust, and residues.
• Sand or scuff parts to create proper surface texture for powder coating adhesion.
• Apply masking and plugs to areas that must remain uncoated.
• Inspect parts for cleanliness, surface condition, and correct preparation.
• Identify and report defects or quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Organize and remove parts from the powder coat line.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with general production duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in powder coating, metal prep, or general manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools, masking materials, and prep equipment safely.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Physically able to stand, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime or different shifts as needed.

Benefits

• Pivotal Health Solutions offers a complete benefits package including 401K, paid time off, paid holidays and healthcare benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.