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Job Description Job Title: Powder Coater Job Description The Powder Coater applies dry powder coatings to fabricated metal components in a high-quality, production-focused environment. This role prepares and finishes materials, operates and maintains powder coating equipment, and ensures all coated products meet established manufacturing specifications, production schedules, and quality standards. Responsibilities • Apply dry powder coatings to fabricated metal components and metal products according to manufacturing specifications and work instructions., • Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, masking, and other paint prep activities to ensure proper adhesion and finish., • Inspect coated products for quality, consistency, and finish, and verify that all parts meet required standards and customer expectations., • Prepare materials before and after coating, including organizing parts, loading and unloading racks, and staging products for subsequent processes., • Operate powder coating equipment and sprayers safely and efficiently, adjusting settings to maintain coating consistency and coverage., • Maintain powder coating equipment, tools, and spray booth, performing routine cleaning and basic maintenance to ensure reliable operation., • Keep the workspace organized, clean, and compliant with safety and quality requirements on the production floor., • Follow manufacturing specifications, production requirements, and quality standards throughout the coating process., • Collaborate with production and fabrication teams to meet daily and weekly production schedules and throughput goals., • Work within an industrial, spray booth, and manufacturing environment while adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines. Essential Skills • Experience applying dry powder coatings to metal products or fabricated metal components., • Ability to prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, masking, and other paint preparation processes., • Proficiency in operating powder coating equipment and sprayers in an industrial setting., • Capability to maintain coating consistency and quality across varying products and production runs., • Experience following manufacturing specifications and quality standards in a production environment., • Comfort working in a spray booth and on a manufacturing production floor., • Experience in industrial painting or applying metal finishes that translates well to powder coating work., • Understanding of production processes and the importance of meeting schedules and throughput targets. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with industrial painting processes and techniques., • Experience applying various metal finishes in a manufacturing or fabrication setting., • Familiarity with precision sheet metal fabrication environments and related processes such as molding and coating., • Exposure to or interest in advanced fabrication technologies such as CNC punching, laser cutting, welding, powder coating, assembly, and engineering services., • Ability to follow detailed manufacturing specifications and fixture designs., • Comfort working with industrial equipment such as fiber lasers, sprayers, and other production machinery., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and structural integrity. Why Work Here? You join a long-established sheet metal fabrication organization with over a century of industry experience, offering a stable and knowledgeable environment. The facility provides exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, including CNC punching, laser cutting, welding, powder coating, assembly, and engineering services, supporting continuous learning and skill development. Employees work with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment in a full-service fabrication facility, benefiting from modern tools, efficient processes, and opportunities to grow within a precision-focused, quality-driven culture. Work Environment This is a first-shift position, working approximately 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM on the production floor in an industrial manufacturing environment. You work primarily in and around a spray booth and fabrication area, handling custom sheet metal products and small customer orders. The role involves regular use of powder coating equipment, sprayers, and other production tools in a full-service fabrication facility. You can expect an active, hands-on environment focused on precision, structure, and quality, with standard industrial attire appropriate for a manufacturing and welding-intensive setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Totowa, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Totowa,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.

Job Description The primary responsibility of the Shop Team Leader is to oversee and work with a fabrication team to execute the technical drawings to appropriate finish levels and to maintain the scheduling goals for their assigned projects. This position reports to the Director of Fabrication. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Participate in Project Kickoff meetings, daily check-in meetings, and project post-mortem meetings as required by the Director of Fabrication. Review all scope-of-work/ Finish Schedule documentation produced by Production Management pertaining to your projects. Review all project milestones calendars produced by Production Management pertaining to your projects. Manage all on-site activities for all projects as assigned by the Director of Fabrication. Review forecast calendars of projects being estimated and flag schedule holes to senior management. Identify shortcomings in project workflow and actively work with direct supervisor to optimize and improve this process. This includes identifying when OT or Layoffs are needed. Personally manage assigned projects. Maintain the electronic task list of your projects. Communicate with Senior Staff, Technical Design, and Production Management as needed. Communicate with Purchasing and Logistics to ensure/confirm orders as needed. Keep projects on schedule while maintaining an efficient crew. This includes identifying when OT or layoffs are needed and coordinating those needs with the Director of Fabrication. Review drawings and assign them to various team members. Review shop drawings to ensure that all technical requirements have been met. Review and fit up as needed, finished scenery before releasing to paint, carpentry, or to the client to ensure quality control. Review load lists and hardware packs to ensure the correct items reach the end client as needed. Go onsite as needed to install or supervise the installation of your projects. Ensure team member timesheets are correct Supervise and work with crew to ensure production deadlines are met Required basic qualifications Minimum of 5+ years of manufacturing experience including supervisory experience Ability to read technical drawings Strong understanding of scenic construction and basic automation Ability to effectively prioritize, execute, and problem solve in a high-pressure environment and work efficiently within given time constraints; highly organized Ability to communicate ideas clearly Self-motivated; team oriented and highly collaborative work style Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future. Benefits • 10 vacation days per year., • 7 Shop observed Holidays with a comp policy for holidays worked., • 100% health insurance coverage for you as the employee with the ability for you to pay to cover additional family members., • 100% vision, dental, and life insurance coverage for you as the employee with the ability for you to pay to cover additional family members., • Comp Policy for worked holidays and weeks where more than 70 hours are worked., • 401k is available to contribute to - no company match currently. \nCompany Description Provider of Theatrical and Event custom fabrication and automation solutions. Provider of Theatrical and Event custom fabrication and automation solutions.