Paint Line Operator - Training Provided

Valley Craft Industries Inc; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan + Profit Sharing

Referral Program

Training & Advancement

Job summary

Valley Craft Industries is seeking a Powder Coat Painter to join our Lake City, MN shop. You’ll prepare parts, operate powder coat equipment, and support the paint line and wash prep to ensure high-quality finishes on rugged industrial cabinets and metal products.

We offer on-the-job training, steady year-round work, and a team-focused environment with opportunities to learn powder coating, paint booth, and wash prep processes while advancing within a well-established American manufacturer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior powder coating or painting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate spray and line equipment.
• Ability to follow written and demonstrated work instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality finishes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and sit for long periods.
• Comfortable working in hot or cold manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for powder coating: clean, wash, degrease, mask, and hang
• Operate powder coat and electrostatic spray equipment per specifications
• Load/unload parts on paint line and ovens
• Monitor coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality
• Inspect parts and perform touch-ups or rework as needed
• Adjust gun settings, powder flow, air pressure, and assist with color changes
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and booths
• Follow work instructions, quality standards, and spray patterns
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized paint area
• Support production flow as a line handler and package/stage finished parts
• Communicate issues to supervisors and team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray equipment

Powder coating equipment

Job description

Powder Coat Painter / Paint Booth / Wash Prep | Lake City, MN

On-the-Job Training Provided!!

Valley Craft has been manufacturing professional-grade material handling and storage equipment in Lake City, Minnesota since 1953, beginning with our introduction of the first hand truck with a brake. Today, we produce one of the most complete lines of industrial steel cabinets in the world, along with the carts, hand trucks, dump systems, lifts, and drum handling equipment relied on by manufacturers, distributors, and job sites world wide. As part of the Ballymore Safety Products family, serving as their Midwest headquarters, we combine the resources of a national organization with the standards and culture of a company that has built its reputation one product at a time.

We offer steady, year-round work, a clean and well-organized production floor, and a genuine commitment to safety. Team members here develop skills that last a career — and put their name on equipment recognized for its quality wherever it's used.

If you take pride in precision work and want to build a long-term career with an established American manufacturer.

Company Overview

Valley Craft Industries is one of the leading industrial cabinet manufacturers in the world, building high-quality metal storage and material-handling products trusted by customers across the country and beyond. When you join our team, you're putting your name on products recognized for their quality everywhere they're used.

We're proud of what we build, and we provide steady, year-round work in a clean, organized, and safety-focused shop. Our team members value stability, consistent schedules, and opportunities to build long-term careers with us.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• No weekends — great work-life balance
• Competitive pay + opportunities for overtime
• Strong benefits & paid time off
• Friendly, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to learn powder coating, paint booth, and wash prep processes
• Personal and professional growth potential

Schedule

Monday–Thursday | 1st & 2nd Shift Available

1st Shift-5:00 am-3:30 pm

2nd Shift-3:30 pm-2:00 am

What You’ll Learn & Do

• Prepare parts for powder coating: clean, wash, degrease, mask, and hang
• Operate powder coat and electrostatic spray equipment per specifications
• Load/unload parts on paint line and ovens
• Monitor coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality
• Inspect parts and perform touch-ups or rework as needed
• Adjust gun settings, powder flow, air pressure, and assist with color changes
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and booths
• Follow work instructions, quality standards, and spray patterns
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized paint area
• Support production flow as a line handler and package/stage finished parts
• Communicate issues to supervisors and team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Prior powder coating or painting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate spray and line equipment
• Ability to follow written and demonstrated work instructions
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality finishes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and sit for long periods
• Comfortable working in hot or cold manufacturing environments
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) + 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan + Profit Sharing
• Referral Program
• Friendly, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement

Valley Craft Ind. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Craft Ind. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or veteran status

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to kneel, stoop, and sit as needed
• Comfortable working in hot and cold manufacturing environments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs