Paint Line Hanger (8:00 am to 6:30 pm)

Description

Powder Coat Painter / Paint Booth / Wash Prep | Lake City, MN

On-the-Job Training Provided

Start your career with Valley Craft Industries , a family-owned Minnesota manufacturer with over 70 years of experience producing high-quality material handling, storage, and safety solutions. Join a supportive team in a clean, safety-focused environment where you can learn new skills and grow your career.

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to work in a hands-on role — we want to hear from you!

Company Overview

Valley Craft Industries is one of the leading industrial cabinet manufacturers in the world, building high-quality metal storage and material-handling products trusted by customers across the country and beyond. When you join our team, you're putting your name on products recognized for their quality everywhere they're used.

We're proud of what we build, and we provide steady, year-round work in a clean, organized, and safety-focused shop. Our team members value stability, consistent schedules, and opportunities to build long-term careers with us.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• •No weekends — great work-life balance
• •Competitive pay + opportunities for overtime
• •Strong benefits & paid time off
• •Friendly, team-oriented environment
• •Opportunity to learn powder coating, paint booth, and wash prep processes
• •Personal and professional growth potential

Schedule

Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

What You’ll Learn & Do

• •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

What We’re Looking For

• •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

Benefits

• •Paid Time Off (PTO) + 9 Paid Holidays
• •Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• •401(k) Plan + Profit Sharing
• •Referral Program
• •Friendly, collaborative team environment
• •Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement

Valley Craft Ind. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Craft Ind. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or veteran status .

Requirements

Physical Requirements

Continuous standing, walking, bending, and reaching • Must be able to kneel, stoop, and sit as needed • Comfortable working in hot and cold manufacturing environments • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs