Powder Coater

Powder Coater - Electrical Enclosures (Permanent)

Location: Walsall. Salary: £15 - £16 per hour. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm. Position: Permanent.

Overview

Workforce Manufacturing is partnering with a well-established precision fabrication business based in Walsall, specialising in bespoke electrical enclosures, cabinets and sheet metal components for a wide range of industrial applications.

The business operates a full in-house manufacturing facility including CAD design, CNC machining, fabrication, finishing and powder coating, allowing them to deliver a complete end-to-end service with strong control over quality and lead times.

They are now looking to strengthen their finishing department with an experienced Powder Coater.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Powder Coater with experience working on fabricated metal products, ideally electrical enclosures and sheet metal assemblies.

You will be responsible for preparing, coating and finishing a variety of metal components, ensuring a high-quality, consistent finish in line with customer specifications.

This is a hands on role within a busy manufacturing environment, working closely with fabrication and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing fabricated metalwork for powder coating (cleaning, masking, hanging, degreasing)
• Applying powder coating to electrical enclosures, cabinets, brackets and sheet metal parts
• Operating spray equipment and ensuring even, high-quality coverage
• Managing colour changes and maintaining booth cleanliness to avoid contamination
• Operating curing ovens and monitoring bake cycles
• Inspecting finished parts for defects, consistency and quality standards
• Working closely with fabrication and production teams to meet deadlines
• Basic maintenance and cleaning of powder coating equipment

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in powder coating or industrial finishing
• Experience with fabricated metalwork / enclosures / sheet metal preferred
• Strong attention to detail and pride in finish quality
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Understanding of preparation, masking and curing processes
• Reliable, punctual and consistent work ethic
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What's on Offer

• £15-£16 per hour (depending on experience)
• Permanent, stable position
• Monday-Friday day shift (7am-4pm)
• No weekend working
• Long-term opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, specialist fabrication work