Industrial Paint Technician - Motors & Gearboxes

WEG Electric Corp; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA seeks a Paint Technician to manage painting of industrial gearboxes and motors. Responsibilities include masking, prepping, and painting with a professional finish, plus safe handling on overhead conveyors and racks.

Candidate should have 1-2 years in industrial painting, basic forklift skills, and familiarity with paint booth equipment. The job also covers packing support and adherence to company safety rules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years in industrial or automotive painting environments preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of paint booth equipment operation and paint prep procedures.
• Basic forklift operation; on-site certification required.
• Basic packing and crating of products; basic Excel and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mask, clean, and prepare industrial gearboxes and electric motors for painting.
• Hang product on paint racks or overhead conveyors in a safe manner.
• Mix paints and primers; prepare painting guns and equipment.
• Paint product with a professional looking finish.
• Stage painted product to allow proper drying before packing.
• Some assistance with packing of product for shipping as required.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Paint application

Industrial painting

Forklift operation

Excel & Outlook

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Paint booth equipment

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA seeks a Paint Technician to manage painting of industrial gearboxes and motors. Responsibilities include masking, prepping, and painting with a professional finish, plus safe handling on overhead conveyors and racks.

Candidate should have 1-2 years in industrial painting, basic forklift skills, and familiarity with paint booth equipment. The job also covers packing support and adherence to company safety rules.