Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter position available at a company in East Troy, WI. This is a 1st and 2nd shift position with the opportunity for hire.

Industrial Painter Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, reports, and work instructions.
• Clean, prepare, and condition metal surfaces and equipment for painting.
• Apply masking and protective coverings to prevent overspray on surfaces and surrounding areas.
• Select, mix, and prepare paints and coatings according to specifications.
• Apply industrial coatings using appropriate painting techniques and equipment.
• Paint industrial equipment, machinery, components, and related parts.
• Disassemble, clean, and maintain painting equipment and tools.
• Complete required production and quality reports.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve manufacturing, design, and quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve production processes and product quality.
• Follow housekeeping procedures, quality standards, and workplace safety regulations.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Industrial Painter Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to five years of related experience preferred.
• Industrial painting, manufacturing, or coating experience is a plus.
• Experience in lean manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Welding certification from a technical college is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, organized, and dependable.
• Ability to identify problems and apply practical solutions.
• Commitment to workplace safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach overhead, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Frequent use of hand tools, power tools, tape measures, T-squares, and other production equipment.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move heavier items, potentially weighing 75–150 pounds, with team-lifting assistance.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as adjustment of focus.

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