What You'll Do
Powder Coating Operations
- Set up and operate manual powder coating equipment to apply coatings to a variety of manufactured components.
- Apply powder coatings in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company quality standards.
- Process parts through coating, curing, cooling, and unloading operations.
- Ensure proper coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality.
- Maintain high quality standards within the environmentally controlled powder coating area.
Surface Preparation & Material Handling
- Load and unload parts and components onto coating racks and conveyors.
- Operate gantry lifting equipment when required to safely move materials.
- Mask and unmask parts according to manufacturing specifications.
- Remove debris and prepare components following sandblasting operations.
- Support sandblasting and other pre-coating preparation activities as needed.
Quality Control & Inspection
- Inspect parts before and after coating for defects, damage, contamination, and finish quality.
- Verify finished products meet customer requirements and company standards.
- Identify and communicate quality concerns promptly.
- Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions when needed.
- Contribute ideas that improve productivity, quality, and process efficiency.
Shipping & Production Support
- Palletize, package, and prepare finished products for shipment.
- Maintain accurate production documentation as required.
- Assist other production departments as workload demands require.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Participate in safety meetings and training programs.
- Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and commitment to producing quality work.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn manufacturing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience using hand tools and handheld power tools.
- Ability to accurately use measuring devices in both metric and imperial units.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Ability to routinely lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear required PPE during coating, blasting, and production activities.
- Good housekeeping habits with a focus on maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous powder coating, painting, blasting, finishing, or industrial coating experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Forklift or material-handling equipment experience.
- Experience working with quality standards and inspection processes.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Primarily indoor production and coating operations.
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and material handling.
- Exposure to coating and blasting operations while using required PPE.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required on the shop floor and provided by the company.
Required PPE
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Gloves
- Protective clothing and equipment as required
- Metatarsal-guard safety boots
Why Fulcrum?
At Fulcrum Technologies, you'll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. We reward dedication and performance with an industry-leading benefits package:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- 100% employer-paid health insurance (base plan) for employees and qualified dependents
- 100% employer-paid vision insurance
- 50% employer-paid dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
- 100% employer-paid accident insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- A values-driven culture focused on Safety, Quality, Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Respect
Join Our Team
Help produce the high-quality finishes that contribute to some of the world's most advanced manufacturing equipment. If you take pride in quality workmanship, attention to detail, and being part of a team dedicated to excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of Fulcrum's commitment to quality, innovation, and manufacturing excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fulcrum Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Our Values
Safety • Quality • Integrity • Customer Focus • Teamwork • Respect for Coworkers