2nd Shift - Painter Trainee / Powder Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Painter Trainee / Powder Painter

Location: Beaver Dam, WI
Department: Powder Paint
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour (Higher starting wage may be considered based on experience.)

Ad-Tech Industries is looking for motivated individuals to join our Powder Paint Department as a Painter Trainee / Powder Painter . No previous powder coating experience is required-we're willing to train the right candidate!

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing high-quality finished products, and are looking for a stable career with opportunities to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Powder Painter, you'll help produce high-quality finished parts by applying powder coating to products on a moving paint line. Responsibilities include:

• Apply powder coating using handheld spray equipment.
• Read and interpret work orders, paint codes, and production instructions.
• Inspect parts before and after painting to ensure quality standards are met.
• Monitor paint coverage and identify defects such as light paint, heavy paint, or contamination.
• Adjust equipment as needed to maintain consistent quality.
• Clean and maintain paint equipment and work area.
• Safely handle materials and follow all company safety procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist in other departments as production needs require.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or painting experience is helpful but not required .
• Willingness to learn and receive on-the-job training.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

This position requires employees to:

• Stand for most of the shift.
• Frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds .
• Frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive arm and hand movements.
• Use handheld spray equipment throughout the shift.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Have good vision, depth perception, balance, and coordination.

This position works in a powder coating environment where employees wear required personal protective equipment, including:

• Tyvek suit
• Respirator and/or air hood
• Gloves
• Other required PPE

Candidates must successfully complete and pass a respirator medical evaluation before working in the painting department.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training
• Stable, growing manufacturing company

If you're ready to start a rewarding career in manufacturing and learn a valuable trade, apply today and become part of the Ad-Tech Industries team!

Post offer pre-employment drug test required.