Lead Powder Coat Painter

1st Shift Lead Powder Coat Painter Needed

Weekly Pay on Contract: $26-30/hr

We are seeking a skilled Lead Powder Coat Painter with advanced knowledge of powder paint systems and applications. This role involves working in the paint booth, where you will be primarily responsible for powder coat painting. You will be required to be gowned up and perform painting tasks for the majority of the day, with occasional duties involving putting parts on and taking parts off the paint line. Flexibility to assist in other areas as needed is essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of powder materials, types, properties, and storage.
• Operate and maintain cleaning and pretreatment systems, including chemistry, testing, monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage conveyance systems and perform maintenance.
• Utilize and troubleshoot powder coating application equipment and techniques.
• Implement part masking and hanging techniques to ensure quality, line density, and optimal transfer efficiency.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor cure ovens.
• Conduct overall automated system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Understand and work with various material properties, including flatness, surface grades, types, and gauge.

Essential Skills

• Experience in powder coat painting.
• Proficiency in industrial painting and paint preparation.
• Knowledge of sandblasting, sanding, and spray painting.
• Familiarity with powder coating and paint booth operations.
• Ability to lead and guide a team effectively.

Enjoy working in an air-conditioned production floor with very good benefits. Benefit from the opportunity to cross-train in multiple areas, gaining valuable skills and experience.

This role is based in a larger manufacturing environment, providing a dynamic and collaborative work setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.