Painter - 1st Shift

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The Painter at our Baldwin, WI location is responsible for preparation, chemical maintenance, and painting of product. This is a 1st shift onsite role, with hours Monday - Thursday 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Role Responsibilities:

• Test and maintain chemicals in dip tanks.
• Maintain compliance paperwork for environmental and quality.
• Prepare product for paint application and weld.
• Paint product according to print and product specification.
• Control correct tagging and parts.
• Maintain equipment and clean point booths according to prescribed methods and schedule.
• Assure correct MIL thickness.
• Communicates internally and externally.
• Complies with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures.
• Uses all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Material handling and forklift driving duties as needed

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned to fulfill Donaldson's mission, vision and strategic plan objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; previous paint experience desired.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong written/ verbal communication skills and computer skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
• Interact constructively and effectively with plant personnel, customers, and carriers.
• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal.
• Reacts to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned; ability to problem solve.
• Maintains a pattern of regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating a forklift

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations :

• Respirator certification
• Forklift

Hourly Pay Range: $24.45

This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.


This position is eligible for a gainsharing plan based on the achievement of specific goals.


Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.


Immigration Sponsorship Not Available :

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Key words: Industrial Painter, Forklift Operator, Dip Tank Chemical Maintenance, Weekend Shift, Manufacturing Jobs

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