
Powder Coat Associate
Taylor, MIFull-time$17–19/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Powder Coat Associate joins the Production Department at a manufacturer of industrial storage and material handling solutions, supporting manufacturing, finishing, and quality operations. The role applies powder coating to metal products, operates coating equipment, inspects finished work, and assists with preparation and material movement. The posting seeks recent powder coating experience, attention to detail, quality workmanship, and dependability.
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Full job description
Our client, a leading manufacturer of industrial storage and material handling solutions, is seeking a Powder Coat Associate to join their team. As a Powder Coat Associate, you will be part of the Production Department supporting manufacturing, finishing, and quality operations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality workmanship, and a dependable work ethic which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Powder Coat Associate
Location: Taylor, MI
Pay Range: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Current Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM due to increased production volume
What's the Job?
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Apply powder coating to metal products using established production standards and coating techniques.
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Operate and maintain powder coating equipment while ensuring proper application, coverage, and finish quality.
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Inspect finished products for coating consistency, thickness, appearance, and adherence to customer specifications.
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Assist with product preparation, material handling, and movement of parts throughout the coating process.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production area while supporting daily manufacturing goals.
What's Needed?
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Minimum of 6 months of recent powder coating experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
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Knowledge of powder coating techniques, industrial painting methods, and finishing processes.
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Ability to safely operate coating equipment and identify quality issues during production.
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Ability to stand, bend, walk, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
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Ability to lift up to 65 pounds independently and handle heavier items with assistance.
What's in it for me?
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Competitive pay based on experience from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour.
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Consistent first shift schedule with opportunities for additional hours.
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Join a growing manufacturing company with a strong reputation in the industry.
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Hands-on work in a team-oriented environment focused on quality and safety.
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Opportunity for long-term employment and advancement within the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience coating fabricated metal products, industrial shelving, racking, or material handling equipment.
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Previous manufacturing, fabrication, or metal finishing experience.
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Knowledge of quality inspection tools and production standards.
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Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
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Demonstrated reliability, attendance, and commitment to workplace safety.
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,028 open Production jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17–19/hr
- Michigan median$18–19/hr26 hourly ranges
- US median$20–22/hr921 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $18/hr, is close to the Michigan median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the middle half of Production hourly ranges in Michigan.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 62 open Production jobs in Michigan and 2,028 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- ManpowerGroup (this employer)8 open
- LOC Performance Products, Inc4 open
- LG Energy Solution3 open
- Experience
- Production postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (623 postings).
- Education
- 122 of the 2,028 open Production jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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