Powder Coating Technician; Second Shift

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Powder Coater to join our team at Hot Kote. This position requires knowledge in all aspects of prep and application. This also includes prep work and hand tool prep. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail oriented and able to read and write in English.

Still going home sore, frustrated, and wondering if this is really it?

If your current job feels like a dead end — no pride in the work, no respect for your effort, no time left for hunting season, fishing weekends, race nights, or family dinners — you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to stay there.

At Hot Kote, part of the Empire family
, we believe a job should add to your life
, not drain it.

• Takes pride in doing things the right way
• Pays attention to details others overlook
• Shows up — not just physically, but mentally
• Wants to be part of a team that has each other’s backs
• Believes hard work should still leave room for family time, weekends outdoors, and enjoying the journey

You might be the kind of person who unwinds by:

• Hunting or fishing at sunrise
• Watching or racing anything with an engine
• Coaching your kid’s team or grilling with family
• Talking sports, not office politics

You value grit
, loyalty
, and integrity — and you’re tired of workplaces that only talk about values but don’t live them.

You’ll work in a fast-paced production environment where:

• Your effort is noticed
• Your ideas for better tools and processes are welcomed
• Your reliability actually matters
• You’re trusted to learn equipment, improve your skills, and own your work

• Lift at least 50lbs
• Work and communicate effectively with others
• Work in a non-air-conditioned environment
• tolerate standing on concrete for extended time periods
• Exercise spatial skills
• Willingness to learn operations of other departments (washing and powder coating)
• Recognize quality control issues
• Packaging of completed materials
• Operate a forklift
• Operate basic shop machinery
• Practice appropriate safety skills
• Consistent work hours
• Be on time
• Keep work areas and tolls clean

• Prior experience in a shop floor laborer role is preferred
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable transportation to and from work

This is a place where:

• We work hard
• We take care of each other
• We enjoy the journey — not just the paycheck

You’ll be on your feet, working with your hands, learning equipment, and producing work you can point at and say, “I did that.”

You don’t need a fancy title — but you do need:

• A strong work ethic
• The ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• The mindset to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfort lifting up to 50 lbs and working on concrete floors
• The willingness to work Monday–Friday, with overtime when needed

Experience in powder coating is a plus —
but mindset matters more
.

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A team that values loyalty over turnover
• A workplace that respects your time and effort

If you’re ready for work that challenges you, a team that stands with you, and a job that fits into a life you actually enjoy living —
Hot Kote at Empire might be your next move.

Some questions are only answered once you walk through our doors.

And that’s exactly the point.