1st shift Paint Line Assistant

1st shift Paint Line Assistant at Innovance

The position of 1st shift Paint Line Assistant requires the employee to hang parts on the paint line, perform inspections before and after painting, and maintain work area quality. Lou‑Rich, a precision contract manufacturer in Minnesota, is looking for a skilled, detail‑oriented assistant to support our manufacturing operations in Albert Lea.

Performs visual inspection of all material prior to painting. May operate baking oven and monitor temperatures and bake cycle times. Performs miscellaneous related assignments such as masking, packaging, etc. Cleans and maintains work area. Hang parts on the paint line in accordance with the shop order to ensure proper cleaning and coating of paint. Visually inspects parts after painting to ensure proper coverage.

Able to work in a fast‑paced work environment.

• Attention to detail.
• Hang/package painted parts to ensure protection during transport.
• Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during the work.

• The paint line helper must be on their feet for up to twelve hours, using their hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear around machinery. Frequently walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving up to 15 pounds; frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Work near moving mechanical parts of machinery and electrically activated devices.
• Perform basic arithmetic skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Knowledge of decimals, fractions, and metric/English conversions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities that reduce variation and waste in the manufacturing process.
• Using a specified training format, work closely in training new paint line helpers.
• Overtime typically voluntary; during busy periods overtime may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicable training will be completed by following the Human Resources, Safety, IFS – Time clock, IFS - Navigation, ISO, Inspection Hand Tools, Inspection Forms, CMM, and Technical syllabi for each new hire and verified by an Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days. Additional department training as outlined in the Paint Line (F) matrix will be completed subsequently.

The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers and talk and hear while performing the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a manufacturing facility where employees encounter equipment, machinery, and environmental conditions typical of an industrial plant. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the company make reasonable accommodations to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.

• Company: Innovance
• Position: 1st shift Paint Line Assistant
• Work Location: Albert Lea
• Country: US