Powder Coat Painter/Line Operator — No Weekends

Paylocity; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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

Friendly, collaborative team

Training, growth, and advancement

Job summary

Valley Craft Industries in Lake City, MN is seeking a Powder Coat Painter / Paint Booth / Wash Prep, with on-the-job training in a clean, safety-focused shop. You’ll prepare parts, operate powder coat and spray equipment, and support production with line handling and finishing tasks.

We value reliability and attention to detail, offer no weekends, competitive pay with overtime, and strong benefits with opportunities to grow as you learn powder coating, painting, and wash prep processes.

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Valley Craft Industries in Lake City, MN is seeking a Powder Coat Painter / Paint Booth / Wash Prep, with on-the-job training in a clean, safety-focused shop. You’ll prepare parts, operate powder coat and spray equipment, and support production with line handling and finishing tasks.

We value reliability and attention to detail, offer no weekends, competitive pay with overtime, and strong benefits with opportunities to grow as you learn powder coating, painting, and wash prep processes.