Location: Gaylord, MI
Company: Summit Manufacturing Corp. (SMC)
Summit Manufacturing Corp. (SMC) is a leading manufacturer of industrial centrifugal fans and fan accessories built from carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Our state‑of‑the‑art Gaylord, MI facility features advanced technology such as acorn tables, jib cranes, and fume collectors. We are committed to innovation, quality, and dependable American manufacturing.
We’re hiring Wet Spray Painters / Sandblasters to prepare and finish metal components used in industrial fan systems. You’ll handle sandblasting, prepping, and applying wet spray coatings to ensure durable, high‑quality finishes.
Multiple shifts are available — please note your preferred shift when applying.
- Sandblast metal components to prepare surfaces for coating
- Mix and apply industrial primers and wet spray coatings
- Mask and protect areas before coating; inspect finishes for quality
- Operate spray equipment, blasting systems, and basic shop tools
- Follow work orders, drawings, and safety procedures
- Maintain clean equipment and work areas
- Ability to operate sandblasting and wet spray equipment
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to read simple instructions and measurements
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand/power tools
- Time‑management and multitasking in a production environment
- Basics of metal surface preparation and coating application
- Understanding of spray patterns, film thickness, and coating quality standards
- Safe handling of paints, solvents, and blasting media
- Familiarity with general manufacturing workflows
- Work safely using required PPE and safety rules
- Follow instructions, drawings, and production requirements
- Identify defects and correct issues before parts move to the next step
- Work independently or with team members across fabrication and welding teams
- Maintain productivity and reliability across assigned shifts
- Competitive pay based on competency
- 100% employer‑paid health insurance and HSA for employees
- Flexible paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Discretionary bonuses
We are excited to welcome new talent to our team! If you are passionate about what you do and are looking for a dynamic and supportive work environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be a part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We look forward to seeing how we can succeed together.
Preferred
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Sandblasting
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Industrial Painting
Required
Preferred
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer
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