• Powder Coating Quality And Process Lead

    Aerotek (Racine, WI)


    Job Title: Powder Coating Quality and Process Lead

    Job Description

    As a Powder Coating Quality and Process Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all components are produced and coated efficiently, meeting the company's established goals for quality and on-time performance. You will be tasked with identifying and addressing issues related to the powder coating process, equipment malfunctions, and quality control deviations.

    Responsibilities

    + Ensure all components are produced/coated efficiently, consistent with quality and on-time performance goals.

    + Identify and address issues or concerns related to the powder coating process, equipment malfunctions, or quality control deviations.

    + Provide leadership and direction to powder coat painters, including training, coaching, and mentoring to enhance skills and performance.

    + Collaborate with supervisors to optimize workflow and scheduling to meet production goals and deadlines.

    + Ensure spray efficiencies are meeting KPI’s based on quoted levels.

    + Oversee CARC finishes in line with required standards, monitor environmental conditions for proper curing, and inspect coated parts for quality compliance.

    + Perform and ensure routine maintenance and cleaning of powder coating equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

    + Assist supervisors by enforcing safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment, including adherence to OSHA regulations.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 5 years' experience in powder coating painting.

    + Leadership experience.

    + Good knowledge of mechanics and repair of painting equipment.

    + Knowledge of wash and pretreatments.

    + Use of manual and automatic paint equipment preferred.

    + Ability to lift 40lbs.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Advanced technical knowledge in powder coating and painting.

    + Ability to conduct titrations for chemical balance.

    + Maximize line density for efficiency.

    + Recognize and avoid ferrous paint line issues.

    + Troubleshooting skills.

    + Experience in paint prep and assembly.

    + Supervisory and process optimization skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team where innovation and quality are at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to apply advanced technical knowledge and leadership skills in a supportive environment that values precision, quality, and continuous improvement.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position operates on the 1st Shift, from 5:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday. The workplace is a full powder coat shop with a warm environment due to the presence of two ovens.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Racine, Wisconsin.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

     

    Please see me for more information on Jensen/ Powder Coat Finishers benefits

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

    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.