Job Type
Full-time
Description
Powder Coat Painter / Paint Booth / Wash Prep I 2nd Shift Lake City, MN
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
โข No weekends - great work-life balance
โข Competitive pay + opportunities for overtime
โข Strong benefits & paid time off
โข Friendly, team-oriented environment
โข Opportunity to learn powder coating, paint booth, and wash prep processes
โข Personal and professional growth potential
Schedule
2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM
What You'll Learn & Do
โข Prepare parts for powder coating: clean, wash, degrease, mask, and hang
โข Operate powder coat and electrostatic spray equipment per specifications
โข Load/unload parts on paint line and ovens
โข Monitor coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality
โข Inspect parts and perform touch-ups or rework as needed
โข Adjust gun settings, powder flow, air pressure, and assist with color changes
โข Clean and maintain spray equipment and booths
โข Follow work instructions, quality standards, and spray patterns
โข Maintain a clean, safe, and organized paint area
โข Support production flow as a line handler and package/stage finished parts
โข Communicate issues to supervisors and team members
โข Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
โข High school diploma or GED preferred
โข Prior powder coating or painting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
โข Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate spray and line equipment
โข Ability to follow written and demonstrated work instructions
โข Attention to detail and commitment to quality finishes
โข Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
โข Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
โข Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and sit for long periods
โข Comfortable working in hot or cold manufacturing environments
โข Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays
Benefits
โข Paid Time Off (PTO) + 9 Paid Holidays
โข Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
โข 401(k) Plan + Profit Sharing
โข Referral Program
โข Friendly, collaborative team environment
โข 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
โข Continuous standing, walking, bending, and reaching
โข Must be able to kneel, stoop, and sit as needed
โข Comfortable working in hot and cold manufacturing environments
โข Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Salary Description
$22.25 per hour