Powder Coating Associate

EDCO, a leading manufacturer in Frederick, MD is looking for a powder coater to join our team. 

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Good attendance is paramount to being successful in this role.

Salary Range: $18.39 - $22.47 Per Hour

Why Work at EDCO?

Join a family-owned leader in surface preparation equipment manufacturing with over 60 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and employee commitment. At EDCO, we don’t just build machines — we build careers. Here's what you can expect as a full-time team member:

Health & Wellness

Affordable Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment)

Company-paid life insurance ($25,000 benefit) and long-term disability

Time Off That Counts

Paid sick leave and generous vacation accruals starting in your first year

10+ paid holidays, including a birthday holiday and Winter Break (Dec 25 – Jan 1)

Future-Focused Benefits

401(k) plan and company profit sharing

Educational assistance — up to 100% tuition reimbursement

People-First Culture

Proudly Made in America

Family atmosphere with long employee tenures and strong values

Build your future with EDCO — where quality, innovation, and people come first.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up fabricated equipment parts for wash cycle (may require the use of a fork lift for large and/or heavy parts)
• Test chemicals to maintain proper levels in wash tank
• Stage the washed parts for powder coating
• Plan cleaning of equipment parts to meet customer delivery schedules
• Ensure that quantities of parts are correct to complete machine runs
• Keep powder room maintained and in good operating condition.
• Resourcefulness in identifying new tasks and projects once current assignments are completed
• Versatility in performing various roles within the department as needed
• Proficiency in matching and assembling appropriate parts with respective machines"
• Passion for driving the company towards its strategic goals and objectives
• Commitment to working diligently until scheduled breaks and lunchtime
• Other duties as assigned (including substituting for Production Washer either on a scheduled rotating basis or as needed due to vacations, illness, etc.)

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Incumbent shall have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior relevant work experience or vocational training.

Preferred Skills

•     Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

•     Ability to follow directions 

•     Ability to work around fumes 

•     Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day

•     Perform routine bending from waist

•     Ability to use arms/hands (reach above head)

•     Strong work ethic

•     Good attendance/punctuality

•     Ability to talk and hear frequently

•     Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms (above head)

•     Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, equipment

•     Abides by company policy on matters related to civil rights of employees (e.g., sexual harassment, ethnic harassment, etc.)

Personal protective Equipment:

•     Shoot suit

•     Steel-toed shoes

Work Environment:

A warehouse setting with concrete floors. The temperature will vary with the seasons (hot/cold). The use of stairs may be necessary, yet an elevator is available. The noise level is loud.