Quick Snapshot
Pay: Starting at $20.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Thursday | 5:50 AM-4:50 PM
Location: Mancelona, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Experienced
Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing | Industrial Painting | Precision Fabrication
Apply Precision Finishes That Protect Critical Components
Ambient Recruiting is partnering with a Northern Michigan manufacturer specializing in precision fabrication for the aerospace and defense industries. We're seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to help apply high-performance coatings to mission-critical metal components used in demanding applications where quality and precision are essential.
If you enjoy detailed, hands-on work, take pride in producing consistent, high-quality finishes, and want to build your career with a respected manufacturing company, this is an outstanding opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
In this position, you'll:
- Apply industrial coatings to fabricated metal components using professional spray equipment
- Operate HVLP spray systems and work with high-solids materials and specialty coatings
- Prepare surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion and finish quality
- Inspect completed parts to verify coating thickness, appearance, and compliance with specifications
- Follow all safety procedures related to coatings, chemicals, and manufacturing operations
- Maintain clean, organized paint booths and production work areas
- Support additional fabrication and production operations as needed
- Assist in maintaining quality standards throughout the finishing process
- Follow detailed work instructions and production schedules
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates typically have:
- Two or more years of industrial painting experience preferred
- Experience with HVLP spray systems, industrial coatings, or similar finishing processes
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comprehensive background investigation to meet federal compliance requirements
Benefits May Include
Benefits vary by employer but may include:
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after the probationary period
- Competitive starting pay
- Weekly pay
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Professional skill development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Stable, full-time employment
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Starting pay at $20.00/hour
- Four-day work week with three-day weekends
- Work on aerospace and defense industry components
- Clean, organized manufacturing environment
- Continue developing specialized industrial coating and finishing skills
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected Northern Michigan manufacturer
- Be part of a team producing products where quality truly matters
Real Talk
This isn't residential or commercial painting. Every coating must meet strict specifications for appearance, durability, and performance. Success in this role comes from patience, precision, and consistency. You'll work with specialized coatings and spray equipment while following detailed procedures that help ensure every finished component meets the high standards required for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Why Ambient Recruiting?
Ambient Recruiting, formerly PMP Personnel Services, has been connecting talented people with great employers throughout Northern Michigan for more than 30 years. While our name has evolved, our mission remains the same: helping people find careers where they can succeed.
When you apply with Ambient Recruiting, you're gaining access to opportunities with some of Northern Michigan's best employers. Our recruiters take the time to understand your skills, experience, schedule preferences, career goals, and workplace preferences so we can connect you with positions that truly fit.
With access to a wide network of employers across Northern Michigan, one application opens the door to far more than a single position. Whether you're searching for temporary work, a direct-hire career, or your next professional opportunity, our team is committed to helping you find the right fit.
One application. Multiple opportunities. A recruiting team invested in your success.
Apply Today
Ready to put your industrial painting skills to work on products that support critical industries?
Apply today with Ambient Recruiting and let our recruiting team connect you with this opportunity and other skilled trades and manufacturing careers throughout Northern Michigan.
We look forward to helping you find a position where you can learn, grow, and succeed.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
