Manufacturing Technician - 2nd Shift

Anchor Bay Powder Coat; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Bay Powder Coat in New Baltimore, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to support production, ensure safety and quality, and help improve processes. You will work across masking, blasting, powder coating, curing, and finishing, adhere to ISO 9001 practices, read work orders, document results, and collaborate with a team to meet schedules.

This full-time role includes standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and potential shift changes; 6S and lean

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or coating environments is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies, OSHA regulations, and PPE guidelines.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare parts for processing and handle loading/unloading operations.
• Operate production equipment and assist with coating, curing, and finishing.
• Read work orders and quality requirements; document results accurately.
• Identify issues and report safety, quality, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and assist cross-training as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Read and follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll help fulfill customer orders by staying on track with production schedules, following safety and quality processes, and suggesting improvements to help us work smarter and faster.

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.
• 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.
• Forklift experience 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.
  
  
  
  • 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.