Powder Coat Line Tech, 2nd Shift — No Weekends

Valley Craft Industries; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan + Profit Sharing

Referral Program

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Valley Craft Industries is hiring a Powder Coat Painter for 2nd shift in Lake City, MN. On-the-Job Training Provided. Join a family-owned manufacturer with 70+ years of experience in metal storage and safety solutions.

We offer a supportive team, a clean, safety-focused shop, and opportunities to learn powder coating, paint booth, and wash prep processes. No weekends and strong benefits are highlighted in the postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior powder coating or painting experience is preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate spray/line equipment.

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 and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized paint area.
• Support production flow as a line handler and package/stage finished parts.
• Communicate issues to supervisors and team members.

Skills

Powder coating

Paint booth operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Spray equipment

Ovens

Job description

Valley Craft Industries is hiring a Powder Coat Painter for 2nd shift in Lake City, MN. On-the-Job Training Provided. Join a family-owned manufacturer with 70+ years of experience in metal storage and safety solutions.

We offer a supportive team, a clean, safety-focused shop, and opportunities to learn powder coating, paint booth, and wash prep processes. No weekends and strong benefits are highlighted in the postings.