**JOB: Powder Coater** **Job Description** Paints and uses powder operations to properly prepare components that may include sub-assemblies and all other related components in order to contribute to the completion of a variety of products. Adheres to quality and quantity standards and follows directions to meet part specifications. **Responsibilities** + Prepare components using painting and powder coating techniques. + Ensure adherence to quality and quantity standards. + Follow directions to meet part specifications. + Maintain good housekeeping and ergonomic practices. + Participate in cross-training and teamwork activities. + Identify and report safety and quality issues. + Learn new processes, systems, and equipment. + Document work and perform basic preventative maintenance. + Lift and carry 10-50 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs occasionally. + Operate machinery and use required safety equipment. **Essential Skills** + Ability to meet work schedule and overtime requirements. + Ability to read and understand procedures, safety sheets, instructions, and policies in English. + Ability to carry out verbal instructions and communicate in English. + Attention to detail. + Ability to work in a repetitive nature with stamina. + Teamwork and ability to work in a diverse setting. + Motivation to grow, learn, and progress in skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or GED preferred. + Experience with paint, painting, powder coating, powder coat, production, general labor, industrial, and paint prep. **Work Environment** Work in an industrial setting with exposure to loud noises. Requires the operation of machinery and the use of safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and hearing protection in designated areas. Proper respirators and other equipment are necessary in the paint booth area. Physical demands include prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, sitting, standing, and/or crawling. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portage, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50 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 Portage,MI. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 25, 2024. **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.