Production Painter (1st or 2nd Shift)

Location: Winona, MN
Schedule: 1st or 2nd Shift | Full-Time
Pay: Competitive; DOE
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Painter to join a manufacturing team on 2nd shift. This role is responsible for preparing, painting, inspecting, and finishing manufactured products using protective coatings such as enamel and epoxy paints.

The ideal candidate takes pride in producing high-quality work, thrives in a fast-paced production environment, and understands the importance of safety, quality, and attention to detail. This position plays a critical role in ensuring products meet appearance, durability, and customer quality standards before shipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, priming, and related preparation processes.
• Organize and prioritize parts through the paint process to support production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Mix paints to required specifications, color standards, and consistency requirements.
• Apply enamel, epoxy, and protective coatings using spray painting equipment.
• Monitor paint thickness, coverage, and finish quality.
• Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform touch-up work and rework as needed.
• Maintain paint booths, spray equipment, respirators, and related tools.
• Follow paint mixing procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Read and interpret work orders, technical documents, and production instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with additional production duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production documentation.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Industrial painting or paint booth experience.
• Experience with spray application systems and protective coatings.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with epoxy paints, enamel coatings, and manufacturing quality standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Stable manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing training and skill development opportunities.
• Strong team-oriented culture.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to develop specialized industrial painting skills.
• Hands-on work with visible results and quality-focused craftsmanship.
• Collaborative production environment.
• Stable manufacturing operation with long-term growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the appearance and durability of finished products.