Powder Coat Painter: Line Operator (No Weekends)

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

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.