Operator

Description Reports to: Plant Manager Daily Schedule: 5 AM – 3 PM; Monday - Thursday; overtime on Fridays, as needed Position Status: Non-Exempt; hourly, paid bi-weekly Company Description: WEG Coatings LLC., located in Manitowoc, WI, is a privately owned and operated company that custom formulates, develops, manufactures, sells, and applies high-performance coatings. These include phenolics, epoxies, epoxy phenolics, urethanes and polyesters. Founded in 1935, the company is the manufacturer of the finest corrosion control coatings and serves customers worldwide. We are a service-oriented company that strives to be on the cutting edge of the coatings industry. We take great pride in the satisfaction of our customers, thus requiring a dynamic, personable, independent individual who can work well with our customers and staff. WEG Coatings is made up of a talented, versatile team focused on continuous improvement. Job Description: Production employees may work in our Large Coil or Small Coil Departments. Within each department, employees will learn a variety of stations which may include crating or uncrating customer equipment, surface preparation, dipping coils into a large dip tank, spraying coils, and straightening fins. Employees will be trained on each task. Specific responsibilities include: Placing caps on open coil tubes Straightening fins on metal coils Dipping customer coils into coatings in a large tank Running overhead cranes/hoist with hand-held remote to raise and lower coils into etching & degreasing tanks and dip tanks. Spraying coils with primer and/or coatings Unpacking equipment from customers, matching paperwork, and assigning receiver numbers Moving coils on carts into ovens Inspecting coils for even coats of paint Moving drums into the department Cleaning, as needed Maintaining a safe working environment Position Benefits Competitive compensation with bonus potential Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life, and HSA, FSA 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Requirements Desired Skills & Experience: Experience with paint/coatings, chemicals or related industry helpful Experience with spray guns/paint spraying is helpful Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Must be able to stand for 10 hours Must be able to wear a respirator Must be self‑motivated with the ability to work well independently as well as effectively in a team environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Bagby and Company