Paint Line Loader/Unloader

SpaceGuard Products Inc.; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceGuard Products Inc. is seeking a Paint Line Loading/Unloading Operator to load parts onto the automated paint line and unload finished products while upholding safety, quality, and production standards.

The role focuses on ensuring smooth material flow through the powder coating process, including loading, unloading, inspection, and housekeeping in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and production documents.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Load parts onto the automated paint line following loading procedures.
• Unload finished products from the paint line and inspect coating coverage.
• Perform visual inspections and verify dimensions as required.
• Monitor line flow and communicate potential bottlenecks.
• Assist with color changes and cleaning of powder coating equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow PPE requirements.

Skills

Reading work orders

Basic math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Paint Line Loading/Unloading Operator is responsible for loading parts onto the automated paint line and unloading finished products while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards. This position plays a critical role in ensuring a continuous flow of material through the powder coating process and supporting overall manufacturing operations.

Loading Operations

• Properly hang products and components onto the automated paint line using established loading procedures.
• Ensure correct hook placement and product orientation to achieve optimal paint coverage.
• Maintain required production rates and line speeds.
• Inspect parts before loading to identify damage, defects, or non-conforming materials.
• Prepare racks, hooks, and fixtures for production.

Unloading Operations

• Safely remove finished products from the paint line.
• Inspect coated parts for quality, coverage, appearance, and defects.
• Properly package, rack, palletize, or stage finished products according to work instructions.
• Verify quantities and ensure products are handled in a manner that prevents damage.

Quality Control

• Perform visual inspections of parts before and after coating.
• Use measuring devices such as tape measures to verify dimensions when required.
• Report quality concerns immediately to the Paint Line Lead or Supervisor.
• Assist in identifying and correcting production or quality issues.

Production Support

• Monitor paint line flow and communicate potential bottlenecks or interruptions.
• Assist with color changes and cleaning of powder coating equipment as requested.
• Help maintain proper inventory levels of hooks, racks, packaging supplies, and other production materials.
• Support other manufacturing departments as workload demands.

Housekeeping and Safety

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Remove unused materials, scrap, and debris from the work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in safety training and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follow all quality, environmental, and operating procedures.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and production documents.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 10-hour shift.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions using hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, and moving equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain production pace while ensuring quality standards.
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and powder coating environment.
• Exposure to paint line equipment, forklifts, overhead conveyors, and industrial materials.
• Required use of PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety shoes.