**Job Title: Powder Coat Helper** Job Description The Powder Coat Helper plays a crucial role in assisting the lead powder coater with the preparation and application of powder coatings to metal components used in snow and ice control equipment. The role involves prepping surfaces, handling materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Responsibilities + Clean, sand, and mask metal parts prior to coating. + Inspect parts for defects or contaminants before painting. + Assist with loading and unloading parts onto the conveyor or racks. + Help operate powder coating equipment under supervision. + Monitor curing ovens and ensure proper handling of finished parts. + Follow safety protocols including PPE usage and ventilation procedures. + Maintain cleanliness of the powder booth and surrounding area. + Report any equipment issues or quality concerns to supervisors. + Label and organize coated parts for assembly or shipping. + Track work orders and ensure parts match job specifications. Essential Skills + Experience in manufacturing or industrial painting preferred. + Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods. + Basic understanding of safety procedures and coating processes. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Attention to detail for spotting defects or contaminants. + Ability to follow coating specifications and visual standards. + Basic measurement skills (e.g., using tape measures or gauges). + Experience with assembly, hand tools, blueprints, power tools, and mechanical processes. Why Work Here? The company offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans, a Flexible Spending Account, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company-paid life insurance. Employees also enjoy paid vacation, disability insurance, paid holidays, and an excellent safety record. The company conducts annual reviews and compensation increases and promotes career growth opportunities from within. Centrally located between Rockford, Rochelle, and DeKalb/Sycamore, the commute is convenient. Work Environment Work is performed in a manufacturing plant with designated paint or powder coating booths. The environment may be noisy, with sounds from compressors, conveyors, and ventilation systems. The area can be warm or hot, especially near curing ovens. Ventilation systems are used, but there may still be exposure to fine powder particles or fumes. The role involves frequent standing, bending, lifting, and reaching—often for extended periods. Workers need to lift parts or racks weighing up to 50 lbs or more and handle metal parts that may have sharp edges. The position operates on a 1st shift: 5 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime on Saturdays from 5 am to 10 am, totaling 50-56 hours per week. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lindenwood, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Lindenwood,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.