Industrial Painter - Jenbacher Engines

Innio; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO is seeking an Industrial Painter in Waukesha, WI to support engine production by painting engines and parts per engineering specs, and documenting any non-conformities for root-cause analysis.

You will operate paint wash booths, control gun performance, manage paint inventory, and perform routine preventative maintenance on paint systems while keeping safety standards. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with spray painting and paint gun operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and spray paint experience.
• Ability to operate paint guns and calibrate gauges/measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Paint all engine types and parts per engineering specifications for shipment.
• Complete paint inspection reports and document non-conformities for root cause analysis.
• Perform basic assembly repairs when non-conformances are found during final inspection.
• Operate paint wash booths start-up/shutdown and maintain proper temperatures and safety resets.
• Control paint gun during process, clean properly and adjust gun fluid.
• Track inventory of gun parts and consumables.
• Manage the 2KS system to introduce paint and troubleshoot as needed.
• Mask engine parts before painting following work instructions.
• Detail engines by hand painting raised lettering and touch-ups; apply grease where needed.
• Maintain paint kitchen function and inventory of paints, solvents, and catalyst.
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on paint and wash systems.

Skills

Paint experience

Paint gun operation

Gauge calibration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Paint guns

Gauges calibration

Job description

The INNIO Advantage

INNIO Group is a global distributed 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 to moving energy forward.

The Industrial 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 also manage scheduled routine maintenance of paint tools, systems & applicable equipment.

What you’ll do

• 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.

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 be comfortable working at heights.
• 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: Typically Monday through Friday but we require the willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts.
• Travel: An initial extended trip (1-2 months) to Jenbach, Austria for training. Additional travel may be required for additional training.
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.

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