Powder Coating and Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Riverside Designs is hiring a dependable Powder Coating and Production Associate for our manufacturing shop in Decatur, Alabama.

Powder coating will be the employee’s primary responsibility, but this person will also assist with production, order fulfillment, packaging, equipment operation, and general shop upkeep. No prior experience is required. We will train the right person on our equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare metal parts for powder coating
• Hang parts on powder coating racks
• Apply powder using spray equipment
• Unload completed parts from powder racks
• Inspect coated parts for quality and consistency
• Clean and care for powder coating equipment
• Package products for shipment
• Pick and prepare customer orders
• Assist with the CNC fiber laser and wide-belt sander after training
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized
• Follow production instructions and safety procedures
• Assist with other shop duties as needed

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Reliable transportation to our Decatur shop
• Ability to read basic measurements
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong attention to detail and concern for product quality
• Dependable, consistent, and motivated
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work well with a small team
• Prior manufacturing or powder coating experience is helpful but not required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive production work
• Comfortable working around heat, dust, and shop noise
• Comfortable working in a production shop that is not air-conditioned
• Willing and able to wear employer-provided PPE required for assigned tasks

Pay and Schedule

• $12–$17 per hour, based on relevant experience and demonstrated job readiness
• Most hires should expect to start between $14 and $15 per hour
• Full-time is preferred; part-time applicants will be considered
• Full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• One-hour unpaid lunch with additional breaks throughout the day as needed
• Part-time shifts must be at least four hours
• Any overtime worked is paid at the applicable overtime rate

Riverside Designs is a Decatur, Alabama–based manufacturer of metal wall art and custom signs. We design, manufacture, finish, package, and ship our products from our own facility.

Our production process includes CNC fiber laser cutting, surface preparation, powder coating, inspection, and fulfillment. We produce both online retail products and fully custom signs for customers. Riverside Designs sells through our website, Etsy, Amazon, Wayfair, and other online sales channels.

Company Description

Riverside Designs is a Decatur, Alabama–based manufacturer of metal wall art and custom signs. We design, manufacture, finish, package, and ship our products from our own facility.\n\nOur production process includes CNC fiber laser cutting, surface preparation, powder coating, inspection, and fulfillment. We produce both online retail products and fully custom signs for customers. Riverside Designs sells through our website, Etsy, Amazon, Wayfair, and other online sales channels.