Lead Powder Coat Painter

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Lead Powder Coat Painter Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Powder Coat Painter with advanced knowledge of powder paint systems and applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for working primarily in the paint booth, conducting powder coat painting while ensuring the highest quality of work. Responsibilities Utilize advanced knowledge of powder materials, types, properties, and storage. Operate and maintain cleaning and pretreatment systems, ensuring compliance with chemistry, testing, monitoring, maintenance, and regulatory requirements. Manage conveyance systems and their maintenance. Operate 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 material properties, including flatness, surface grades, types, and gauge. Assist with putting parts on and taking parts off the paint line as necessary. Demonstrate flexibility to work in other areas as needed. Essential Skills Powder coat painting experience is required. Advanced knowledge of powder paint systems and applications. Experience with cleaning and pretreatment systems. Understanding of chemical process control and tank maintenance. Proven leadership and supervisory experience. Experience with KPI/process ownership and troubleshooting manufacturing systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in industrial painting, paint prep, blasting, sanding, and spray painting. 1 year of leadership experience. Why Work Here? Enjoy very good benefits, room for growth, and profit-sharing opportunities. The company fosters a great culture with frequent company events and holiday parties, making it an enjoyable place to work. Work Environment Work in a larger manufacturing environment with an air-conditioned production floor, though it can get hot in the paint area. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from 5:00am-3:30pm. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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.