Industrial Painter

Innio; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO is hiring an Industrial Painter in Waukesha, WI to join the assembly operations team. You will paint engines and parts per specifications, document inspections, and perform related maintenance of paint tools and equipment. The role requires attention to detail, ability to read specs, and maintaining safe work practices.

The position is based in Waukesha, WI with a typical Monday–Friday schedule and potential flexibility. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with spray painting and paint equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Paint engines and parts per engineering specs for shipment.
• Complete paint inspection reports and document non-conformities.
• Perform basic repairs related to paint during final inspection.
• Operate start-up/shutdown of paint wash booths and maintain temperatures.
• Control paint gun flow and clean/adjust as required.
• Track inventory of paints, solvents, and related materials.
• Manage 2KS system to introduce paint across lines and troubleshoot.
• Mask engine parts per work instructions and detail by hand.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Paint guns

Gauges & measuring tools

Job description

The INNIO Advantage:

INNIO Group is aglobaldistributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed tomoving energy forward.

TheIndustrial Painter will act as a key member of the assembly operations unit when taking ownership of critical paint requirements in engine production. This involves preparing engines throughout all stages of the paint process, inclusive of washing, masking & final detailing. In this role you will alsomanage scheduled routine maintenance of paint tools, systems & applicable equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Paint all engine types and partsperengineering specifications to prepare for customer shipment.
• Completerequired paint inspection reports and documentingall 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.
• Operatethe start-up and shutdown processes of the paint wash booths and ensurethe required booth temperatures and safety resets are functioning.
• Accurately control paintgunduring paint process, following proper cleaning procedure and adjustment of gun fluid.
• Track inventory of gun parts, consumables and other materials used in the area.
• Managethe 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.
• Manageproper 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.

What you’ll bring

• 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.

What’ll set you apart:

• The ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Team player who is accountable for teams’ success, when meeting business objectives and taking responsibility for decisions and outcomes
• The ability to adapt and be successful handling multiple tasks.
• High attention to detail in achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Must becomfortable working atheights.
• Must be able to meet physical and cognitive demands assessment, inclusive of lifting a minimum weight of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

Additional Information:

• Location:Waukesha, WI
• Work Schedule:TypicallyMonday through Friday but werequire the willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts.
• Visa Sponsorship:This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.