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Powder Operator - 2 Needed

Willoughby, OH 44094

Posted: 01/12/2026 Employment Type: Temp-To-Hire Job Category: Machining Job Number: 11 - 178429 lm Pay Rate: $21.40/hr

Job Description

A union manufacturing company is seeking Powder Operators to join their team. You must be flexible to work first or second shift.

Duties:

  • Set-up powder guns with proper gun tips, controls, and reciprocators per the instructions
  • Adjust the width of the bake oven and turn on or off elements of the oven based on routing or instructions
  • Use thermometer to determine temperature of painted parts, monitor proper pH, titration levels, pumps, and spray nozzles in washer, and reports problems to supervisor
  • Put proper powder into paint hoppers and check parts as they are being painted for conformance to quality standards
  • Perform manual powder work when needed using portable handgun, cleans guns, booths, and hoses for each color change
  • Take inventory of powder, chemicals, etc., handle clean-up activities, turn washer on/off for breaks, lunch, and at end of shift
  • Turn on oven at beginning of shift and shut down at end of shift, clean mesh screens at least once per day
  • Deliver product as needed to new location, recording location as appropriate

Job Requirements

Job Qualifications:

  • Must have at least 1 year experience on the powder line in the booth
  • Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions
  • Must have the ability to read a scale accurately
  • Must be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, reliable, and have work boots

Only candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered.

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Powder Operator position, please submit your resume to mentor@areatemps.com, call (440) 788-4373, or TEXT “your name & 174338” to (440) 497-1091.

Additional Information

For over 35 years, Area Temps has been committed to providing Northeast Ohio companies with office staffing services, technical, skilled trades, industrial and professional staffing solutions.  We measure our success by the thousands of people who have accepted permanent positions with our client companies, either through a direct hire or after successfully completing an initial temporary assignment.

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With almost 40 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.

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