Powder Coat Operator

Boyne City, MI INDUSTRIAL Full-time Posted Sep 14, 2026
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About this role

Daifuku is hiring a Powder Coat Operator, full-time, on-site in Boyne City, MI, in the INDUSTRIAL sector.

Overview

The company is currently seeking an Paint-Powderer in Boyne City, MI.

SALARY: Starting at $20.96/hr.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

Responsibilities

Performs visual inspection for foreign objects and oil both interior and exterior.

Prepares paint/powder mixture

Identify paint/powder materials.

Paint parts move into oven. Set line speed and track controls.

Prepare color, paint and clean equipment.

Keep paint inventory.

Assist in cleaning paint booth and wash lines as required.

Assist in paint prep.

Know processes and documentation required.

Participation in the company quality and ISO processes.

Operate specific equipment as indicated on the Boyne City Skills Matrix.

Perform other work-related duties as required.

Qualifications

Vocational, High School Diploma or GED.

Experience with powder coating preferred

Experience with painting preferred

Ability to interpret drawings and Bills of Material

Good verbal communication skills.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to read and write.

BENEFITS:

Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package which includes:

Medical/RX Insurance – three plan options (2 with HSA with employer contributions)

Dental &Vision Coverage

$500 sign on bonus

$500 UNLIMITED Referral Bonuses

$500 Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus Program

401K Retirement Plan – with a company match of 100% on the first 4% of employee contributions

Employer paid Life Insurance

Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Programs

Voluntary Benefits (ie: Critical Illness, Accident, Dependent Life)

Short term disability

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid vacation and sick time and (10) paid holidays (1) floating holiday per year

Overtime is paid at time and one-half & double time as per Labor Agreement

About Daifuku Airport America Corporation

At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 231-582-6558 and leave a message and your call will be returned.

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