Fabrication Support (Paint) - 3rd Shift - Components Division

ITW; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Electric is seeking a Fabrication Support member to join the Components Division. The role focuses on assisting manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency, and supporting the paint line with loading, unloading, masking, and assembly tasks.

A safety-first mindset and teamwork are essential, with opportunities to advance toward a Fabricator role. Ideal candidates will be reliable, detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and capable of standing for long shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Reliable, self-motivated and team oriented with strong communication.
• Detail oriented and mechanically inclined.
• Willing to cross-train; stand 12 hours; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload parts on the paint line.
• Ensure quality and packaging per customer’s request.
• Attach and remove hooks from the paint line.
• Apply masking materials to protect surfaces.
• Install PEM nuts and weld nuts onto components.
• Move materials to support production flow.
• Receive training in painting techniques and processes.
• Perform additional tasks to support operations.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Mechanical inclination

Basic IT skills

Cross-training

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

Miller Electric is seeking Fabrication Support to join the Components Division team. The successful candidate will support manufacturing operations while ensuring product quality and efficiency. This fast-paced, quality-focused role includes responsibilities such as loading/unloading parts from the paint line, hanging hooks, PEM nut/weld nut installation, manual material movement, running gear, and other support tasks throughout the shift. We are looking for an individual who will demonstrate a safety-first mentality, regularly practice effective communication within a team environment, and have an interest in moving towards a Fabricator role. Individuals interested in advancing to a Fabricator role may have the opportunity to participate in the Internal Fabrication Training Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Load and unload parts on the paint line.
• Ensure quality and packaging per customer’s request.
• Attach and remove hooks from the paint line.
• Apply masking materials to designated areas to protect surfaces from paint, coatings, or other finishing applications.
• Install PEM nuts and weld nuts onto components, ensuring proper placement and secure attachment. No setup required.
• Move materials as needed to support production flow.
• Receive training in painting techniques and processes.
• Proven safety and quality record.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be willing to cross-train.
• Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours a day and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work overtime (10-12 hrs.) when needed.

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