Job post summary

Date posted: December 1, 2025

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Overview
Our client in Madison Heights is seeking multiple motivated and detail-oriented 2nd Shift Powder Coat Technicians to join their manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating powder coating equipment to apply durable, high-quality finishes to metal parts and products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where precision, safety, and efficiency are paramount. Your expertise will contribute to delivering top-tier products while maintaining a safe and productive work environment during the second shift hours.

Shift: 3:00-11:30 P.M. M-F with occasional weekends

Lifting up to 20lbs

Duties

• Set up and operate powder coating equipment, including airless paint sprayers and spray booths, ensuring proper application of coatings.
• Prepare metal parts and components by cleaning, masking, or sanding prior to coating to ensure optimal adhesion and finish quality.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment for minor repairs or adjustments to parts or equipment as needed.
• Handle materials safely using forklifts, cranes, or other warehouse handling equipment to move parts throughout the production process.
• Inspect finished products using precision measuring instruments and visual checks to verify coating quality and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols related to industrial painting, auto body repair, and manufacturing standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues related to powder coating or finishing processes, applying mechanical knowledge and lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and other warehouse handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Mechanical knowledge of manufacturing machinery, machining tools, welding techniques, and auto painting processes.
• Familiarity with industrial painting techniques including airless paint spraying and auto body repair methods.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments accurately.
• Strong understanding of materials handling procedures within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Basic math skills for measurements, calculations related to coating thicknesses, or component dimensions.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes such as cutting, welding, assembly, and construction painting practices.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles aimed at reducing waste and improving workflow efficiency. Join our team as a 2nd Shift Powder Coat Technician if you’re eager to develop your skills in a dynamic environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement!

Benefits:

 

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

 

Work Location: In person