Production Surface Prep Technician (day & afternoon shifts available)

Peninsula Powder Coating Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Peninsula Powder Coating is hiring full-time Production Surface Prep Technicians to join their team in Baraga, Michigan. In this role, you’ll operate equipment to paint and prepare surfaces by removing dirt, rust, old paint, and grease using pneumatic, electrical, or mechanical tools.

You’ll also be responsible for cleaning blast booths. We offer competitive pay, health insurance stipend, supplemental insurance and life insurance, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off including holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings is a plus and training is available.
• You may be standing for long periods and must lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Forklift operation is helpful; company provides training if needed.
• Detail-oriented approach is essential for consistent quality.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated deadline-focused work ethic is valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to prepare surfaces by removing dirt, rust, old paint and grease using pneumatic, electrical, or mechanical tools.
• Clean blast booths and maintain a safe, organized work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Stand long periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Deadline driven

Willingness to learn

Job description

Peninsula Powder Coating is hiring full-time Production Surface Prep Technicians to join their team in Baraga, Michigan.

In this role, you’ll operate equipment to paint and prepare surfaces by removing dirt, rust, old paint, and grease using pneumatic, electrical, or mechanical tools. You’ll also be responsible for cleaning blast booths.

We believe in hard work and teamwork. If you enjoy a fast-paced workplace where your contributions matter, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer.

• $16.00 - $22.00 per hour starting pay based on your experience.
• Company provides a monthly stipend to put towards health insurance, if needed.
• Supplemental insurance and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company matching contribution.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time) and paid holidays.

SCHEDULES AVAILABLE.

This is full-time position. Schedules may flex based on company production needs.

• Day shift: 7am - 3:30pm (Monday-Friday)
• Afternoon shift: 3:30pm – 2am (Monday-Thursday)

What We Are Looking For.

• Experience: Previous manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus, but we’re happy to train motivated individuals with a great work ethic.
• Physical Abilities: You should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds safely, as you’ll be lifting and placing products for painting.
• Forklift Operation. Previous forklift operator experience helpful; we provide training if needed.
• Attention to Detail: We value precision, so being detail-oriented is essential.
• Team Player: You should be organized, reliable, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Deadline Driven: You can handle time constraints and ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.