Paint Utility - Manufacturing

Description

Monday–Thursday | 5:30 AM–4:00 PM

$19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience

Production Castings, Inc. is hiring a dependable Paint Utility team member for our manufacturing operation.

Enjoy a consistent 4-day workweek with Fridays off!

Previous paint department experience is not required. If you're dependable, comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, and willing to learn, we'll provide the training you need to be successful.

This is a hands-on production position supporting our paint department by preparing parts, loading and unloading paint racks, assisting with paint line changeovers, packaging finished products, and keeping materials moving efficiently through production.

Schedule & Pay

1st Shift – 4-Day Work Week

Monday–Thursday | 5:30 AM–4:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Prepare castings and components for painting, including cleaning, masking, hanging, and staging parts.
• Load and unload wet paint racks safely and efficiently.
• Assist with paint line setups and rack changeovers.
• Operate and monitor the burn-off oven following established procedures.
• Package finished painted products according to customer requirements.
• Move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products throughout the department.
• Visually inspect parts before and after painting for obvious defects or quality concerns.
• Assist Painters, Paint Inspectors, and other team members to keep production moving.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, and other material-handling equipment after proper training and authorization.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas using established 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Follow company safety procedures, environmental requirements, and PPE guidelines.
• Assist in other production areas when needed.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

Production Castings offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• 4-day workweek – Monday through Thursday
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-supported 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days for qualifying attendance
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunities for cross-training and advancement
• Consistent full-time work with a locally established manufacturing company
  
  

Work Monday through Thursday and enjoy a 3-day weekend!

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Dependable and able to maintain regular attendance.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to follow work instructions and production schedules.
• Good attention to detail.
• Safety-minded and team-oriented.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Previous manufacturing, material-handling, or paint department experience is helpful, but not required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This is an active manufacturing position that requires:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 40 pounds independently.
• Performing repetitive production tasks using hands, wrists, and arms.
• Working around manufacturing equipment, noise, dust, varying temperatures, paint fumes, and chemicals.
• Wearing required PPE, including a respirator when necessary.
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules when production needs require.
  
  

Why Production Castings?

At Production Castings, we value people who are dependable, safety-focused, hardworking, and willing to learn. You'll have the opportunity to build manufacturing skills, cross-train, and become an important part of our production team.

If you're looking for steady manufacturing work, competitive pay, and a 4-day Monday–Thursday schedule, apply today!