Industrial Painter

Unisig; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisig in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced industrial painter to prepare and coat precision-machined components, castings, weldments, and assemblies in a state-of-the-art paint booth. The role emphasizes quality workmanship, attention to detail, and safe, efficient workflow in a controlled environment.

You will mix paints, apply coatings with air-assisted, airless, and conventional spray methods, prepare parts by masking and cleaning, and maintain booth and tools.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial painting.
• Ability to prepare parts and apply coatings in a controlled booth.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow shop prints to meet painting requirements.
• Mix paints according to specifications and apply coatings.
• Prepare parts by masking, plugging, deburring, cleaning.
• Safely hang parts on racks and distribute load.
• Apply coatings using air-assisted, airless, and conventional spray equipment.
• Maintain booth, tools, and work area in clean, safe condition.
• Demonstrate productivity and quality standards.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes as required.

Skills

Industrial painting

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Quality workmanship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air-assisted spray painting

Airless spray

Conventional spray

Paint booth safety equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Bring your industrial painting expertise to our state-of-the-art 16’ x 30’ semi-downdraft, pressurized industrial paint booth. This advanced facility features a crane slot for efficient handling of large components, a cure mode for accelerated throughput, and a two-component electronic paint proportioning system that enables rapid color changes and simplified cleanup when switching between standard colors and primer. In this role, you will prepare and apply coatings to precision-machined components, castings, weldments, and fabricated assemblies, making you a critical contributor to the production of Unisig’s world-class machine tools. Attention to detail, quality workmanship, and efficient workflow are essential to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interpret and follow shop prints, travelers, and related documentation to ensure all painting requirements are met.
• Mix paints according to specifications and apply coatings using proper techniques to achieve required finishes.
• Prepare parts for painting by masking, plugging, deburring, and cleaning; remove protective materials after application.
• Safely hang parts on racks or trolleys using appropriate hooks and methods, ensuring proper load distribution.
• Apply coatings using air-assisted, airless, and conventional spray equipment within a controlled booth environment.
• Maintain paint booth, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Consistently demonstrate high productivity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality standards.
• Operate material handling equipment as required, including forklifts and overhead cranes.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in an industrial painting environment
• Self-directed, organized, productive, strong attention to detail, and pride in workmanship are crucial for success.
• Fit UNISIG Core Values: Driven to perform; Solve problems, don’t create them; Strong individual who values a team; Desire to find what’s next; Committed to detail and consistency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequently lift 25 pounds unassisted. Occasionally lifts 50 pounds unassisted.
• Exposure to solvents, cleaners, paints, and other chemicals of both hazardous and non-hazardous properties. Proper personal protective equipment is required.
• Regularly stands and moves throughout the paint area for up to 8 hours. Frequently bends, stoops, kneels, reaches, and stretches.
• Regularly uses depth perception, peripheral vision, close focus, and color discernment

EOE - vets/disabled

We value and pay for experience! Unisig offers an outstanding benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability as well as a 401k plan with match, a discretionary semi-annual bonus program and paid time off holidays, vacation and personal days, all in a clean, temperature controlled, technology driven environment.