Manufacturing Technician

Anchor Bay Powder Coat; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Bay Powder Coat is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support production by preparing, moving, coating, and inspecting parts throughout the process. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely completion of customer orders within lean manufacturing practices.

Team members work in various areas such as masking, powder coating, painting, inspection, and material handling. Candidates should follow written instructions and maintain clean, safe work areas while collaborating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, coating or material handling is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for processing through cleaning, masking, plugging, and staging activities.
• Load and unload parts, materials, and products.
• Operate production equipment and tools as trained.
• Assist with blasting, painting, powder coating, curing, and finishing processes.
• Read and follow work orders, production schedules, and quality requirements.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Manufacturing Technician supports production operations by preparing, moving, loading, unloading, coating, and/or inspecting parts throughout the manufacturing process. This role contributes to the safe, efficient, and high-quality completion of customer orders while supporting production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team members may work in various areas of the facility, including part preparation, masking, blasting, loading/unloading, powder coating, painting, quality inspection, and material handling.

• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and required PPE guidelines.
• Support company 6S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare parts for processing through cleaning, masking, plugging, and staging activities.
• Load and unload parts, materials, and products onto racks, hooks, conveyors, carts, and other production equipment.
• Operate production equipment and tools as trained and assigned.
• Assist with blasting, painting, powder coating, curing, and finishing processes.
• Read and follow work orders, production schedules, process instructions, and quality requirements.
• Inspect products and components to ensure compliance with customer and quality standards.
• Accurately complete required production documentation and records.
• Identify and report quality issues, equipment concerns, safety hazards, or production delays.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work effectively with supervisors and teammates to meet production goals and delivery schedules.
• Participate in problem-solving activities and recommend process improvements.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple departments as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, industrial, coating, painting, blasting, or material handling experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn new skills.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 environment is a plus.

Areas of Work May Include

• Part preparation and masking
• Loading and unloading operations
• Sandblasting and surface preparation
• Powder coating support
• Quality inspection
• Packaging and shipping support

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, and lifting.
• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to heat, noise, dust, chemicals, and industrial equipment.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, and protective clothing as required.
• Ability to safely operate around moving equipment, conveyors, racks, and material handling devices.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• 1st Shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm to 11:30pm
• Initial training may be conducted on 1st Shift before transitioning to an assigned shift.
• Overtime and schedule adjustments may be required based on production demands.