Paint Utility - Manufacturing

Production Castings, Inc.; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Company-supported 401(k) retirement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days for qualifying attendace

Life and disability insurance

Cross-training and advancement

Consistent full-time work

Job summary

Production Castings, Inc. is hiring a dependable Paint Utility for our manufacturing operation. 4-day workweek with Fridays off, Monday–Thursday 5:30 AM–4:00 PM. No prior paint department experience required; training provided to help you succeed.

Responsibilities include preparing castings for painting, loading paint racks, assisting with line changeovers, and ensuring materials move efficiently. This is a hands-on production role with PPE and safety guidelines emphasized.

Qualifications

• Dependable and able to maintain regular attendance.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to follow work instructions and production schedules.
• Good attention to detail.
• Safety-minded and team-oriented.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Previous manufacturing, material-handling, or paint department experience is helpful, but not required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare castings and components for painting, including cleaning, masking, hanging, and staging parts.
• Load and unload wet paint racks safely and efficiently.
• Assist with paint line setups and rack changeovers.
• Operate and monitor the burn-off oven following established procedures.
• Package finished painted products according to customer requirements.
• Move raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products throughout the department.
• Visually inspect parts before and after painting for defects or quality concerns.
• Assist painters, paint inspectors, and other team members to keep production moving.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, and other material-handling equipment after proper training.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Strong work ethic

Manufacturing environment

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Team oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Monday–Thursday | 5:30 AM–4:00 PM

$19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience Production Castings, Inc. is hiring a dependable

Description

Monday–Thursday | 5:30 AM–4:00 PM

$19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience Production Castings, Inc. is hiring a dependable Paint Utility team member for our manufacturing operation.

Enjoy a consistent 4-day workweek with Fridays off!

Previous paint department experience is not required. If you're dependable, comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, and willing to learn, we'll provide the training you need to be successful.

This is a hands‑on production position supporting our paint department by preparing parts, loading and unloading paint racks, assisting with paint line changeovers, packaging finished products, and keeping materials moving efficiently through production.

Schedule & Pay

1st Shift – 4-Day Work Week

Monday–Thursday | 5:30 AM–4:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Prepare castings and components for painting, including cleaning, masking, hanging, and staging parts.
• Load and unload wet paint racks safely and efficiently.
• Assist with paint line setups and rack changeovers.
• Operate and monitor the burn‑off oven following established procedures.
• Package finished painted products according to customer requirements.
• Move raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished products throughout the department.
• Visually inspect parts before and after painting for obvious defects or quality concerns.
• Assist Painters, Paint Inspectors, and other team members to keep production moving.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, and other material‑handling equipment after proper training and authorization.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas using established 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Follow company safety procedures, environmental requirements, and PPE guidelines.
• Assist in other production areas when needed.

Benefits & Perks

Production Castings offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• 4-day workweek – Monday through Thursday
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-supported 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days for qualifying attendance
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunities for cross‑training and advancement
• Consistent full‑time work with a locally established manufacturing company

Work Monday through Thursday and enjoy a 3‑day weekend!

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Dependable and able to maintain regular attendance.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to follow work instructions and production schedules.
• Good attention to detail.
• Safety‑minded and team‑oriented.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Previous manufacturing, material‑handling, or paint department experience is helpful, but not required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements

This is an active manufacturing position that requires:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 40 pounds independently.
• Performing repetitive production tasks using hands, wrists, and arms.
• Working around manufacturing equipment, noise, dust, varying temperatures, paint fumes, and chemicals.
• Wearing required PPE, including a respirator when necessary.
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules when production needs require.

Why Production Castings?

At Production Castings, we value people who are dependable, safety-focused, hardworking, and willing to learn. You'll have the opportunity to build manufacturing skills, cross‑train, and become an important part of our production team.