Paint Line Operator(1st & 2nd Shift)

Description

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

On-the-Job Training Provided

Valley Craft has been manufacturing professional-grade material handling and storage equipment in Lake City, Minnesota since 1953, beginning with our introduction of the first hand truck with a brake. Today, we produce one of the most complete lines of industrial steel cabinets in the world, along with the carts, hand trucks, dump systems, lifts, and drum handling equipment relied on by manufacturers, distributors, and job sites world wide. As part of the Ballymore Safety Products family, serving as their Midwest headquarters, we combine the resources of a national organization with the standards and culture of a company that has built its reputation one product at a time.

We offer steady, year-round work, a clean and well-organized production floor, and a genuine commitment to safety. Team members here develop skills that last a career — and put their name on equipment recognized for its quality wherever it's used.

If you take pride in precision work and want to build a long-term career with an established American manufacturer, apply today.

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 | 1st & 2nd Shift Available

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