Job Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Powder Coating/General Labor Specialist! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing a variety of metal products using powder coating techniques and hand tools. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring high-quality finishes while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in industrial painting, fabrication, and materials handling within a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. Whether you're experienced in manufacturing or eager to learn new skills, your contribution will help us deliver exceptional products to our customers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare metal parts and components for coating by cleaning, masking, and surface preparation using hand tools and power tools
- Operate powder coating equipment including airless paint sprayers and electrostatic guns to apply durable finishes
- Load and unload materials using forklifts, cranes, or manual handling techniques while adhering to safety protocols
- Inspect finished products for quality, ensuring proper coverage and finish consistency with precision measuring instruments
- Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment to ensure a safe, organized workspace
- Assist with fabrication tasks such as cutting, grinding, welding, or auto body repair as needed
- Follow lean manufacturing principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste throughout the process
Skills
- Experience operating forklifts, cranes, or other industrial materials handling equipment
- Mechanical knowledge related to manufacturing processes and machinery maintenance
- Familiarity with industrial painting techniques including auto painting and auto body repair
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and airless paint spraying systems
- Ability to read basic math measurements for precise fabrication and assembly tasks
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, or construction painting is a plus
- Strong understanding of safety procedures related to powder coating, welding, and industrial environments
- Warehouse experience with materials organization and inventory management
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments for quality control checks
- Experience working with lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency
This role is paid and ideal for motivated individuals eager to build a career in manufacturing or industrial finishing. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and attention to detail are valued, we want to hear from you!
Company Description
Horizon America Staffing is a privately owned, certified minority business enterprise. We provide staffing solutions to mainly light industrial clients in Central and South New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Georgia, Texas and Florida.