Paint Line Operator​/Loader - 2nd Shift - Steel Plant, Rapids, MI

Company Overview

In business for more than 70 years, Haworth is a family-owned, global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. In addition to our heritage of innovative design and quality products, we are proud of our members who have contributed to our company's success and stability.

We know finding the right job that fits your life is important. If you're looking for a manufacturing role in a company that offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, stability, competitive wages, and growth opportunities, then Haworth is the place for you! Regardless of your skill level or background, we believe everyone can contribute to our company's success. We value our members and invest in their development and well‑being to help them succeed.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K with company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off Accrual by pay period
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)

Position: 2nd Shift Paint Line Painter (Big Rapids, MI)

Schedule:

4:30 pm – 1:00 am, Monday‑Friday. Overtime schedule: 4:30 pm – 3:00 am and potential Saturdays from 4:30 pm – 1:00 am.

Runs the paint line. Maintains stock of raw paint materials and chemicals, references paint schedule and sets up and prepares the line for product runs. Monitors painting process (pre‑wash through cure) to ensure complete paint coverage. Troubleshoots problems based on experience with equipment.

• Accesses production schedule to make sure correct parts are on hand. Verifies parts received match schedule.
• Maintains inventory to ensure paint availability. Uses powered industrial truck or hand truck/dolly to load/move materials to work area.
• Programs recipes into paint booths to ensure correct paint coverage for each part. Fills containers with prescribed quantities of paint, chemicals, or other materials; verifies correct paints are placed in hoppers and corresponding booths. Changes out paint/powder as needed.
• Monitors paint room computer system to verify painting sequence and all other paint functions (wash tank, spray guns, booth set‑up, dry‑off and cure oven). Makes adjustments as necessary.
• Manually paints parts if quantity is minimal or for special/unique products.
• Maintains paint area. Cleans spray tanks, hoses, and nozzles, using solvent, brushes, and cloths. Responsible for booth cleaning.
• Performs all required preventive maintenance.
• Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

• Education
  • 8th grade
• Work Requirements and Experience
  • Minimum 2 years prior paint experience preferred; knowledge of environmental impact (temperature, humidity) on the painting process and the ability to make changes based on environmental changes.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck certification.
• Environmental and Physical Demands
  • Large machinery and equipment used in work areas. Possibility of cuts, scrapes or bruises.
  • Moderate exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants. May also be exposed to glue, solvent, heat, paint, fiberglass, and denatured alcohol.
  • Constant mental and visual alertness required to avoid potential serious injury to self and others in all work groups.
  • Eye protection required; hearing protection may be required.
  • Moves and may lift materials and/or products weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more (assistance given with heavier objects).
  • Walks, bends, twists, turns, reaches and lifts while performing functions of position.
  • Standing required for extended periods.
  • Work requires regular repetitive arm and hand movement.
  • May be required to climb stairs and ladders.
• Right to Work

  Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position.

• Ability to utilize appropriate electronic production system to complete job duties, along with the respective technology tools, e.g., personal computer (PC), tablet, keyboard, mouse, RF gun.
• Ability to use precision measuring gauges to ensure quality parts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make equipment adjustments if defects arise.
• Applicants will only be considered for the shift they have selected as their available working hours.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Manufacturing

Architecture and Planning, Manufacturing, Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing