General Paint Prep Laborer

Paint Line Prep Laborer

Prepare metal parts for painting by grinding, sanding, cleaning, and racking. This role supports the paint line and offers growth into an industrial painter position.

Grind and sand metal parts to create smooth, paint-ready surfaces

Deburr edges and remove imperfections

Wash and clean parts before painting

Rack parts onto the paint line in the correct order

Tape and mask areas that should not be painted

Inspect parts to ensure they meet quality standards

Keep your work area clean and organized

Work with the paint team to keep production moving

1+ year of manufacturing or production experience (paint line preferred)

Experience with grinders, sanding, or hand tools

Ability to lift 30–50 lbs (most parts lighter)

Comfortable standing for full shifts and doing repetitive work

Strong attention to detail

Willing to wear a respirator (must pass fit test and be clean shaven)

Comfortable working in a slightly dusty/dirty environment

Paint prep or industrial painting experience

Experience with masking, taping, or racking parts

Interest in growing into a painter role

1st Shift: Mon–Thurs, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

2nd Shift: Mon–Thurs, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

Occasional Friday overtime (4–6 hours)

Clean, organized production shop

Work in paint area with a laid-back but productive team

Uses solvent-based paint (low heavy dust, but still some sanding debris)

Strong benefits, PTO, and paid holidays

Profit sharing + company-paid life insurance

Health plans + free telehealth support

Opportunity to go permanent with a raise

Clear path to grow into an industrial painter

This is a Permanent position based out of BLAINE, MN.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in BLAINE,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.