Engine Painter - Flexible Shifts & Hands-On Finishing

INNIO Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group in Waukesha, WI is seeking an Industrial Painter to join the assembly operations team. You will paint engines and parts per engineering specs, maintain paint tools, and document non-conformities for root-cause analysis.

The role requires hands-on painting experience and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. We offer a standard Monday–Friday schedule with physical work at heights, respirator use, and the opportunity to contribute to high‑margin, long‑term

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or relevant professional spray paint experience.
• Knowledge of required tools & equipment, such as the operation of paint guns and ability to calibrate both gauges and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Paint all engine types and parts per engineering specifications to prepare for customer shipment.
• Complete required paint inspection reports and documenting all non-conformities to support root cause analysis when improving assembly processes.
• Perform basic assembly related repairs when non-conformances are found during final inspection review.
• Operate the start-up and shutdown processes of the paint wash booths and ensure the required booth temperatures and safety resets are functioning.
• Accurately control paint gun during paint process, following proper cleaning procedure and adjustment of gun fluid.
• Track inventory of gun parts, consumables and other materials used in the area.
• Manage the 2KS system to correctly introduce paint throughout the lines and perform necessary troubleshooting when needed.
• Follow work instructions to successfully identify parts of the engine to be masked before paint.
• Detail engines by hand painting all raised lettering, performing paint touch-ups, and applying grease to necessary exposed parts on the engine.
• Manage proper function of the paint kitchen by identifying correct motor pressures and ensuring adequate inventory levels of paints, solvents & catalyst.
• Conduct all scheduled preventative maintenance on all paint and wash systems to ensure optimal operation and alignment with manufacturer specifications.

Skills

Spray paint experience

QA documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Paint guns

Calibrate gauges

2KS system

Paint kitchen

Job description

INNIO Group in Waukesha, WI is seeking an Industrial Painter to join the assembly operations team. You will paint engines and parts per engineering specs, maintain paint tools, and document non-conformities for root-cause analysis.

The role requires hands-on painting experience and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. We offer a standard Monday–Friday schedule with physical work at heights, respirator use, and the opportunity to contribute to high‑margin, long‑term