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Alien Engineered Products (AEP) is an ASME-certified manufacturer serving Fortune 500 industrial customers. Our powder coat division in Ocala runs a 540-ft conveyor line and a batch oven. We are hiring a Powder Coat Line Technician to keep the line running and support our sprayers. No powder coat experience required. We train, and this role has a path to Sprayer for people who show up and learn.

Schedule:

Monday to Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (four 10-hour days). Fridays off.

What you will do:

• Hang parts on the conveyor and racks correctly so they coat and cure evenly
• Unload, inspect, and handle finished parts without scratching or damaging them
• Mask threads, holes, and mating surfaces with plugs, caps, and high-temp tape
• Spot and set aside parts with rust, oil, weld spatter, or coating defects
• Package, label, and stage finished parts for shipping
• Keep the booth, line, and work area clean and organized
• Help with color changes and equipment cleanouts
• Follow travelers and work orders, and record counts accurately
• Learn spraying, film thickness measurement, and cure checks as you progress What you need:
• Reliable attendance for a 6:00 a.m. start
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions closely
• Attention to detail; you notice when something looks wrong
• Ability to read a work order and count accurately
• Able to pass a respirator medical evaluation and fit test Nice to have:
• Manufacturing, warehouse, or production line experience
• Any painting, coating, or finishing experience
• Forklift certification (not required; we certify internally) Physical demands:
• Stand and walk for a 10-hour shift; lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Reach overhead, bend, and kneel while hanging and unloading parts
• Wear a respirator and coveralls in a warm Florida shop near curing ovens Pay and benefits:
• $17 to $19 per hour based on experience
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Group health plan starting January 2027 (90-day waiting period)
• On-the-job training with a path to Sprayer
• PPE provided (safety footwear not included) Hiring process: interview and respirator medical evaluation.

AEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$17.00

• $19.

00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 3% Match 401(k) matching On-the-job training Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Our schedule is Monday to Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Can you reliably work this schedule? This role requires wearing a respirator for most of a 10-hour shift, after a medical evaluation and fit test. Are you able and willing to do this?

License/Certification:

Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person