Production Technician | DFL & Cerakote Painter | Second Shift

Arrow Finishing, Inc • Blaine, MN

5d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician performing Dry Film Lube and/or Cerakote Painting executes work orders according to customer expectations while achieving required rates and maintaining safety standards. This role involves reviewing work orders, mixing paints, operating curing ovens, preparing parts for painting, applying paint, and maintaining the paint booth. The position requires attention to detail, mechanical skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The schedule for this position is 3:00pm to 1:30am Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be a Citizen of the United States of America or have a current Green Card
• General knowledge or willingness to learn of DFL and/or Cerakote
• Experience as a painter/applicator in DFL, Cerakote, automotive and/or powder coating
• Strong knowledge of racking material electrical current carrying capacity
• Must have great mechanical skills and attention to detail
• General computer skills and the ability to work with basic computer programs
• Ability to balance workload effectively and stay organized
• Ability to read and understand processes, procedures, and instructions
• Ability to work and collaborate with others respectfully and professionally
• Ability to be dependable and punctual, work overtime as needed
• Must be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently
• Lift up to 10 lbs. regularly and up to 30 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to use hands and arms requiring fine dexterity and precision through workday
• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, and bending for 8 hours as the position requires
• Ability to withstand occasional odors

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and paint specifications to ensure an awareness of job requirements
• Obtain and mix paint ingredients in accordance with manufacturer’s specs to ensure paint is the proper consistency and viscosity
• Assist in managing paint inventory and tracking paint usage
• Set up and operate oven to cure parts after painting is completed
• Transport parts to be painted into the paint booth or prepping work area
• Inspect parts to be painted to ensure parts are clean and free of nonconformances
• Assemble and disassemble painting equipment to ensure proper care of equipment before and after jobs are completed
• Perform prep work associated with painting which may include racking, hanging, and masking of parts
• Spray units by hand to ensure proper paint application
• Continuously inspect parts to ensure proper coating application and make spray gun adjustments as needed
• Maintain paint booth by replacing filters and lights as needed
• Other duties as assigned, based on business need

Benefits

• Medical Benefits (Medica Passport Choice Network, Medica Elect Network, Medica VantagePlus Network)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual company contribution and wellness incentives
• Dental Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Voluntary Vision Insurance (Employee Paid)
• Life Insurance (basic policy provided, option to purchase additional)
• Short-term Disability Insurance (employee-paid)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (employer-paid)
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance (Voluntary)
• Whole Life with Long-Term Care (Voluntary)
• Pet Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match
• Limited Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Accrued (PTA)
• 8 paid company holidays
• Wellness Programs (Medica Value Adds, My Health Rewards)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Milestone Anniversary Awards
• Educational Assistance up to $5,250 a year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED