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Contractual Powder Coating Operator Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead Powder Coater

Batavia, IL · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

The Powder Coat Line Lead serves as the primary technical resource for coating operations while ... Verify pretreatment chemistry and operating parameters remain within established limits.

Lead Powder Coater

Batavia, IL · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

The Powder Coat Line Lead serves as the primary technical resource for coating operations while ... Verify pretreatment chemistry and operating parameters remain within established limits.

ILUS - Powder Coat Painter/Blaster

Hobart, IN · On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

The Powder Coat Painter/Blaster applies powder coat paint to products using a manual spray gun and ... Operating all coating equipment including manual spray guns, hopper's, and booth collection systems

Set up and operate a powder coating system, including wash line and oven. * Read and understand ... Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance ...

Set up and operate a powder coating system, including wash line and oven. * Read and understand ... Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance ...

Set up and operate a powder coating system, including wash line and oven. * Read and understand ... Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual powder coating operator in Chicago, IL is $18.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Powder Coating Paint Line Supervisor

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Aurora, IL • On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Title: Powder Coating Paint Line Supervisor
Location: Aurora, IL
Shift: 1st Shift
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $65,000–$80,000 per year
Comprehensive Benefits Package

Sterling Engineering is hiring a Powder Coating Paint Line Supervisor for a well-established manufacturer seeking a hands-on leader to oversee powder coating operations and drive production performance. You'll join a company that values continuous improvement, promotes from within, and offers long-term career growth in a stable manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily operations of the powder coating department, including hanging, coating, curing, and workflow coordination
  • Plan production schedules to maximize throughput while minimizing color changes and downtime
  • Ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer delivery commitments are consistently achieved
  • Monitor coating quality, appearance, adhesion, and process consistency throughout production
  • Perform routine process audits to ensure standardized work practices and quality procedures are followed
  • Manage inventory levels for powder, chemicals, and paint line consumables
  • Train and develop paint line personnel while promoting accountability and teamwork
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
  • Oversee preventive maintenance activities and ensure paint line equipment is operating at peak performance
  • Monitor critical paint line systems including booths, filters, washers, and related process equipment
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of powder coating or industrial paint finishing experience
  • 3+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong understanding of paint line operations, production flow, and process optimization

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.