Powder Coating Operator/Technician

Company Overview Amatrol designs and manufactures technical learning systems, interactive eLearning, and hands-on simulators that help schools and companies build technical and workplace skills for diverse industries. Overview As a Powder Coating Operator/Technician, you'll prepare parts, apply coatings, and inspect finished work to support reliable production. You'll use spray equipment, hand and power tools, and production documents while following safety procedures. Your impact: Consistent surface preparation and coating help production teams deliver finished components that meet quality standards. Responsibilities Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning and masking parts; apply construction-painting surface preparation methods when appropriate. Operate powder-coating equipment and painting and coating spray guns; use conventional, airless, and industrial spraying methods as assigned. Inspect finish, coverage, and color using visual comparison; document work and interpret production instructions. Handle materials and move loads with a forklift when authorized; use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Follow manufacturing, assembly, finishing, and safety procedures, including proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and respirator use. Skills Essential: Powder coating or related coating experience; attention to quality standards in production; ability to interpret production documents and perform basic math. Essential: Mechanical knowledge, safe materials handling, and consistent adherence to safety protocols, PPE requirements, and respiratory protection practices. Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, production finishing, industrial or construction painting, auto painting, or auto body repair. Preferred: Familiarity with machining, lean manufacturing, forklift operation, conventional spraying, and airless paint spraying. Life at Amatrol: Consistent day-shift schedule. No mandatory weekends. 120 hours PTO in the first year (3 weeks). 7 paid holidays. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability benefits. Advancement opportunities and free eLearning access. Team-oriented, family-owned company culture. Ideal Candidate Profile A dependable manufacturing professional with powder coating experience who values quality workmanship, enjoys hands-on production work, can work independently, and appreciates a predictable schedule with strong work-life balance. Amatrol, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact Human Resources for accommodations needed during the application process due to a disability. This position is not eligible for placement by outside recruitment or staffing agencies. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 44.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you able to work Monday-Thursday 5AM-2:30PM and Fridays 5AM-1:30PM? How many years of Blueprint Reading do you have? Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Powder Coating: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (Required) Work Location: In person