Surface Treatment & Finishing Technician

Production Shift Leader (Surface Treatment & Finishing Technician)

• Operate surface treatment equipment and carry out the treatment and finishing work.
• Read engineering drawings and execute the assigned process accordingly.
• Perform self-inspection and confirm surface treatment quality.
• Carry out daily maintenance and servicing of the equipment in use.
• Maintain site safety and 5S, and manage material flow at the workstation.
• Follow all safety, environmental and quality requirements, and report hazards, injuries and near-misses immediately.

• Three years of surface treatment experience.
• Familiar with shot blasting and powder coating of steel parts.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.

• A strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, read and follow engineering drawings and work instructions, and solve problems on the spot.
• Good teamwork and communication skills in a multicultural team.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes and technology as the campus grows.
• Dependable attendance and a sense of ownership for quality.

• Stand and walk for most of the shift on hard surfaces; bend, reach, stoop and use hands and fingers repetitively.
• Regularly lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs; heavier loads with a mechanical aid or team lift.
• Close visual acuity to read drawings, work instructions and gauges and to check work quality.
• Manufacturing environment with noise, heat, dust, metal fumes, moving equipment and overhead cranes or forklift traffic; hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, safety footwear and other PPE are required.
• Exposure to abrasive blasting media, powder coating materials, dust and curing-oven heat; respiratory protection where required (with medical clearance and fit testing) and hearing protection.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• International development platform – Be part of a global automotive supplier with 78 plants worldwide and a regional North American headquarters in Wixom, Michigan.
• Ground-floor opportunity – Help build and launch Minth's newest campus. A $430 million investment on about 400 acres at the former Gulf States Steel site in Gadsden, Alabama, expected to create more than 1,300 jobs and to be Minth's largest campus to date, with production expected to begin in 2027.
• Dynamic and efficient team – Work with experienced colleagues from Minth's worldwide operations and neighbors from the Gadsden community who are building something new together.
• All-round personal improvement – Build skills on modern equipment and processes in plastic and aluminum automotive components, with room to grow as the campus expands in phases.
• Diversified working atmosphere – A multicultural, multinational workplace where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
• Rooted in Gadsden – Join an employer that chose Gadsden for its manufacturing heritage, established industrial environment and skilled workforce, and that is committed to technological innovation, sustainable manufacturing and growing with the local community.
• Competitive compensation package – Competitive pay and benefits for a full-time, stable manufacturing career.