Production Surface Prep Technician (day & afternoon shifts available)

The Gateway Institute; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$16.00–$22.00 hourly starting pay

Health insurance stipend

Supplemental insurance and life保险

401(k) with 3% company matching

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Peninsula Powder Coating is seeking full-time Production Surface Prep Technicians to join our Baraga, Michigan team. You will operate equipment to prepare and paint surfaces, removing dirt, rust, old paint, and grease while maintaining blast booth cleanliness.

This fast-paced, hands-on role rewards reliability and a strong work ethic with opportunities to grow. Training is provided for motivated individuals eager to contribute to quality results.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is a plus; training provided for motivated individuals.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Able to work well in a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to prepare and paint surfaces; remove dirt, rust, old paint and grease.
• Clean blast booths and maintain clean work area.
• Work on production lines to meet daily targets and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Deadline driven

Experience in manufacturing

Tools

Forklift operation

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.