Manufacturing Technician - 2nd Shift

Anchor Bay Powder Coat; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Bay Powder Coat in New Baltimore, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to help fulfill customer orders by following schedules, safety and quality processes, and proposing improvements to boost efficiency.

Workers may be involved in masking, blasting, powder coating, curing, painting, quality inspection, and material handling, with opportunities to cross-train and support multiple departments as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Team player

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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.