Powder Coat Specialist

Now Hiring: Powder Coat Operator – 1st Shift Location: Farmington, CT Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Pay: $20.00/hr About the Opportunity We are looking for a reliable and motivated Entry-Level Powder Coat Operator to join our manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with prior manufacturing experience who are looking to build new skills and grow into a long-term career. Experience with sheet metal is strongly preferred, and consistent work history (tenure) is important for success in this role. Job Summary As a Powder Coat Operator, you will operate powder coating equipment and ensure high-quality finishing on all products. You’ll work closely with team members to maintain production flow, accuracy, and safety. Responsibilities Load sheet-metal and fabricated parts onto the conveyor line in preparation for powder coating Verify parts are properly prepped, clean, and dry prior to entering the spray booth Apply powder coating with attention to accuracy and zero-defect standards Unload completed parts and ensure 100% quality before moving to the next stage Confirm and track production orders using SAP/TruTops Fab Properly handle, package, and deliver finished parts with complete and accurate paperwork Utilize material replenishment systems, including Kanban and MRP Follow rework procedures for defective or nonconforming parts Safely operate tools and equipment (forklifts, power tools, etc.) Assist with color changeovers and perform routine area checks Read and interpret blueprints and written specifications Perform physical tasks such as standing for long periods and lifting up to 70 lbs Support 5S principles and basic preventive maintenance activities Perform other duties as assigned by leadership Qualifications High school diploma or GED Prior manufacturing experience required (entry level welcome) Sheet-metal manufacturing experience strongly preferred Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to read blueprints and follow written work instructions Basic computer skills for reviewing and printing work orders Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team Dependable work history and strong work ethic Why Join Us? Competitive pay and full benefits package Opportunity to learn new technical skills and build a long-term career Supportive team environment with room for growth Stable manufacturing company with long-term advancement potential As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.Get a complete career fit with Kelly®. You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.