Powder Coater

Overview

Company:
Dutton Brown Design

Title:

Powder Coater – Entry Level

Location:

Roseville, MN 55113

Type:
Full-time, Hourly, 40 hours per week

Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, M-F

New to powder coating but great with hands-on work and attention to detail? We're hiring a Powder Coater and will train the right person. This is a steady, practical role in a clean, temperature-controlled studio where you ll learn a valuable trade and help produce premium lighting and hardware products our customers love.

Located in Roseville, MN, Dutton Brown Design is a proudly LGBTQIA+-owned design and manufacturing company dedicated to creating dynamic, artfully designed products that transform spaces. Our team of designers and artists craft unique, customizable pieces that stand out in homes and businesses across the country.

We maintain a clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled workspace and take pride in building and shipping premium products our customers love. We are not a high-speed, box-moving warehouse — we are a studio (or small-batch manufacturer) where every light and hardware piece is hand-assembled with care. Join a team whose designs have been featured in HGTV, Elle Decor, Room & Board, and more.

• $24.00 per hour
• Two medical insurance plan options (80% employer-paid)
• Dental and vision insurance (100% employer-paid)
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Three weeks PTO + ten paid holidays
• Casual dress code
• Clean & temperature-controlled environment
• On-the-job training and hands-on skill development
• Opportunities for growth into advanced roles over time

• Prepare parts for coating including cleaning/degreasing, masking, plugging, and staging
• Rack and hang parts to support consistent coverage and clean finishes
• Learn to batch powder coat small machined parts in a variety of colors and gloss levels
• Learn to operate electrostatic spray guns and adjust settings to achieve target finish quality
• Cure parts using batch oven according to time and temperature specifications
• Wear respirator and required PPE; work safely around coating, cleaning, and stripping chemicals
• Inspect parts for coverage, adhesion, and finish quality; learn to identify defects including orange peel, fisheye, contamination, thin coverage, and color inconsistency
• Learn to troubleshoot and adjust approach in response to quality issues
• Maintain and regularly clean/strip parts, tools, hooks, racking, booth, and equipment
• Use common hand tools including pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and drills as needed
• Coordinate with the team to organize orders and meet lead times
• Maintain basic production records and a clean, organized work area

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No powder coating experience required — we will train the right person
• Hands-on experience in a shop, manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, painting/finishing, or similar environment is a plus
• Motivated to develop a skilled trade and take pride in consistent, careful work
• Asks questions and speaks up when something looks off rather than guessing
• Strong attention to detail with good hand-eye coordination
• Reliable, punctual, and communicates clearly with teammates and leads
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Comfortable wearing a respirator and required PPE and working around cleaning and stripping chemicals
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to reliably commute to Roseville, MN
• Employment contingent upon successful background check