Powder Coat Technician

Job Title: Powder Coat Technician
Job Description

The Powder Coat Technician operates and maintains equipment used in the powder coating process, including parts washers, shot blasters, spray booths, and cure ovens. This role assembles and disassembles masking plates and plugs, prepares components for coating, and ensures parts are properly handled, inspected, and staged in designated areas while following safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate shop and warehouse equipment safely, including forklifts, pneumatic tools, hoists, and small hand tools.
• Set up, operate, and monitor parts washers, shot blasters, spray booths, and cure ovens used in the powder coating process.
• Assemble and disassemble masking plates and plugs on components before and after the powder coat process, cleaning masking components as needed.
• Handle and move components using a chain hoist to hang and offload parts from the conveyor system.
• Prepare parts for quality inspection and organize coated and uncoated parts in designated racking and staging areas.
• Accurately complete manufacturing-related documentation and production records.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Work overtime as required to meet customer delivery dates and production schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production and powder coat operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work with mechanical components.
• Prior machine operation experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and hoists.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete production documentation accurately.
• Capability to work safely in a shop and open warehouse environment.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed to support customer delivery requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with powder coating processes and equipment.
• Mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 certified manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality when preparing and handling components.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a production team.
• Comfort working with hoists, conveyors, and material handling systems.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization that offers a long-term opportunity in a growing manufacturing environment. The company provides benefits and supports employees with a structured production setting, clear procedures, and consistent work. You gain hands-on experience with modern equipment in a new facility and have the chance to build and develop your technical skills over time.

Work Environment

This position is based in a new facility with an open warehouse and production floor. The area is not climate controlled, and fans provide airflow throughout the workspace. You work around powder coating equipment such as parts washers, shot blasters, spray booths, cure ovens, hoists, and conveyors, as well as forklifts and various hand and power tools. The environment is active and production-focused, requiring adherence to safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing and warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ladson, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ladson,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.