Job Description


Painter/Coatings Technician: Must have knowledge and some experience of preparing metal surfaces and painting/coating applications on metal.   More experience and supervisory experience a plus.  Welding experience also a plus

Full time position, weekdays, 40 hours/wk, with benefits. (Health and dental insurance, Holidays, Vacation or PTO, and Vision plan) 

Competitive salary - negotiable dependent upon experience 

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Qualifications: Experience with metal preparation and application of paint/coatings. Must know how to use and maintain spray equipment. This job requires a previous understanding of coating products, and quality control.  Experience working within a manufacturing environment not necessary, but helpful.  Supervisory experience a plus.  Must be able to pass a physical with approval to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Expectations: An understanding of quality and coatings for your best work possible.  

Opportunities: You will have the opportunity to work both in the manufacturing plant for the bodies and hoists. 

Conducting interviews for immediate hire. Please submit your resume with clarification how your skillset is directly transferrable into our environment. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. 

Established manufacturing company in Blue Earth MN since 1963.  We manufacture steel and aluminum truck bodies and hoists for a variety of industry needs i.e. agriculture, construction, landscaping etc.  

Job Requirements:  Not all inclusive but generalized for this job posting 

• This is physical work, and applicants must be able to lift and stretch

• This position requires wearing personal protective equipment including respirators 

• Commit to excellence and high standards 

• Manage priorities and workflow for all assigned tasks 

• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm 

• Work from and in accordance with painting and manufacturing best practices 

• Appropriate preparation of surfaces i.e. removal of grease, dirt etc.  

• Pouring primers/paint into spray guns, and experience with mixes for proper flow and thickness applications 

• Quality control for rust potential flaws, runs, blistering, streaks etc. and action to correct the causes. 

• Position requires using abrasives and solvents, and must understand material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

• Must have experience and knowledge of storage and disposal of materials classified as hazardous waste

• Position may also require you to use products to clean aluminum and stainless steel  

• Forklift operation (if applicable to the position) 

Supervisory Positions: 

• Team collaborations with management, sales, manufacturing leads and vendors 

• An understanding of procurement and logistics processes, and inventory of your product and supplies

• Managing and monitoring project schedules and work processes for self and assigned co-workers

• Quality control, motivating teams, documenting progress

• Reports to the General Manager / Other department leads 


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