Hands-On Coatings Technician — Fire Helmet Production

Phenixfirehelmets; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k matching

Profit sharing

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

EAP

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Culture

Job summary

Phenix Technology, Inc. is seeking a dependable Production/Assembler to contribute to the fabrication of fire helmets in Riverside, CA. This full-time, on-site role involves assembling components, painting, and ensuring quality throughout the process.

You will follow work instructions, operate hand and power tools, and uphold Lean principles in a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, experience with HVLP spray equipment, and a keen eye for

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, painting, finishing, or a related hands‑on environment.
• Experience operating HVLP spray equipment or similar industrial spray systems.
• Experience performing quality inspections and identifying finish defects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical work throughout a 10‑hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Experience painting or finishing products in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with paint preparation, including sanding, masking, cleaning, and surface preparation.
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fire helmets and related components according to work instructions, specifications, and quality standards.
• Prepare, paint, and finish helmet components using established processes and techniques.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or quality concerns and take appropriate corrective action.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment.
• Read and follow work instructions, production orders, and standard operating procedures.
• Apply coatings using HVLP spray equipment.
• Perform touch-up work.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S and Lean principles.
• Identify opportunities to improve paint quality and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality inspection

Reading work instructions

Tools

HVLP spray equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Phenix Technology, Inc. is seeking a dependable Production/Assembler to contribute to the fabrication of fire helmets in Riverside, CA. This full-time, on-site role involves assembling components, painting, and ensuring quality throughout the process.

You will follow work instructions, operate hand and power tools, and uphold Lean principles in a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, experience with HVLP spray equipment, and a keen eye for