Assembly Technician - Paint

KI; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

HSA with Employer Contribution

Stock Ownership Program (vested)

Job summary

KI in Manitowoc is seeking a production technician to join the paint line team. You will hang hooks and parts, apply powder coat paint, perform color changeovers, and protect parts from scratches while ensuring timely delivery of painted components.

No experience is required as training is provided; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The role emphasizes a positive attitude, reliability, teamwork, and physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required – we’ll train you!
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform frequent bending.
• Reliable attendance and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Hang hooks and parts on the paint line based on production priorities.
• Apply powder coat paint manually to parts.
• Perform color changeovers efficiently.
• Tape and protect parts from scratches as they come off the line.
• Inspect, pack, and assemble parts as needed.
• Support final assembly by ensuring timely delivery of painted components.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts like Kaizen events.
• Share ideas and help reduce downtime to improve productivity.

Skills

No experience required

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

Location: Manitowoc

Shift: 2pm - Midnight Monday through Thursday with occasional overtime

Starting Pay: $19.00/hour + $2.00 Shift Premium

What You’ll Do

• Hang hooks and parts on the paint line based on production priorities
• Apply powder coat paint manually to parts
• Perform color changeovers efficiently
• Tape and protect parts from scratches as they come off the line
• Inspect, pack, and assemble parts as needed
• Support final assembly by ensuring timely delivery of painted components
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts like Kaizen events
• Share ideas and help reduce downtime to improve productivity

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No experience required – we’ll train you!
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform frequent bending
• Reliable attendance and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Monthly Goal Sharing bonus program with earning potential of up to $190 per month
• 15 Minute paid break
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• HSA w/ Employer Contribution
• Celebration of Achievements
• Employee Stock Ownership Program *Once vesting period is met
• Tuition Reimbursement
• + MORE!

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.