Powder Coating Line Support

Job SummaryWe are looking for Line Support 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.This Isn’t About Powder Coating. It’s About You.We’re Looking For Someone WhoTakes pride in doing things the right wayPays attention to details others overlookShows up — not just physically, but mentallyWants to be part of a team that has each other’s backsBelieves hard work should still leave room for family time, weekends outdoors, and enjoying the journeyYou might be the kind of person who unwinds by:Hunting or fishing at sunriseWatching or racing anything with an engineCoaching your kid’s team or grilling with familyTalking sports, not office politicsYou value grit, loyalty, and integrity — and you’re tired of workplaces that only talk about values but don’t live them.What Life Looks Like At Hot KoteYou’ll work in a fast-paced production environment where:Your effort is noticedYour ideas for better tools and processes are welcomedYour reliability actually mattersYou’re trusted to learn equipment, improve your skills, and own your workJob ResponsibilitiesLift at least 50lbsWork and communicate effectively with othersWork in a non-air-conditioned environmentTolerate standing on concrete for extended time periodsExercise spatial skillsWillingness to learn operations of other departments (washing and powder coating)Recognize quality control issuesPackaging of completed materialsOperate a forkliftOperate basic shop machineryPractice appropriate safety skillsConsistent work hoursBe on timeKeep work areas and tolls cleanRequirementsPrior experience in a shop floor laborer role is preferredAbility to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environmentBasic knowledge of hand and power toolsStrong attention to detail and ability to follow instructionsReliable transportation to and from workThis Is a Place WhereWe work hardWe take care of each otherWe enjoy the journey — not just the paycheckYou’ll be on your feet, working with your hands, learning equipment, and producing work you can point at and say, “I did that.”Who Thrives HereYou don’t need a fancy title — but you do need:A strong work ethicThe ability to read, write, and communicate in EnglishThe mindset to work independently and as part of a teamComfort lifting up to 50 lbs and working on concrete floorsThe willingness to work Monday–Friday, with overtime when neededExperience is a plus, no a requirement — but mindset matters more.What You Get In ReturnWe believe good people deserve stability and a future:401(k)Health, dental, vision, and life insuranceA team that values loyalty over turnoverA workplace that respects your time and effortThis Is the Job You Choose — Not the One You Settle ForIf 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.#hc213776