Metal Finisher / Painter

UNISIG; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UNISIG in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is seeking a skilled metal finisher / painter to prepare and finish parts in a precision machine tool environment. Responsibilities include inspecting components, finishing them for installation, and wet spray painting for quality results.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience, with an eye for detail and commitment to their craft. The work requires physical effort and the use of safety equipment in a structured and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in metal finishing and/or painting.
• Ability to maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Must possess the ability to do highly accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components for burrs, dents, and scratches.
• Finish components for use, installation, or paint.
• Wet spray paint fabricated components for a high-end finish.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical inclination

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Unisig specializes in the engineering and production of high-performance, precision CNC machine tools and automation. As an industry leader, our custom-built and express-ordered machines are in demand worldwide. Equipped with advanced tools and systems, our highly skilled workforce excels at bringing innovation, expertise, and value to all facets of the process, delivering a product that meets or exceeds our customers' expectations. Our environment is climate-controlled, well-lit, and organized. We take pride in investing in the business to provide our employees with the latest technology, training, and tools.

POSITION SUMMARY

This dual service roles of metal finisher / painter will prepare welded and laser cut surfaces of fabricated parts for use in a precision machine tool build environment by grinding, finishing and painting. This work utilizes powered grinders, sanders, and files within a brightly lit and air-controlled grind booth and cleans, masks, hangs, and wet-spray paints parts in a new, well-lit, high-technology paint booth with a PAPR.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inspects components and sheet metal parts for burrs, dents, and scratches, as well as excess weld material.
• Finishes components and sheet metal parts to prepare the parts for use, installation, or paint.
• Verifies conformance to tolerances and finishes required.
• Prepares fabricated and machined components and sheet metal for paint, cleaning, masking, and hanging as necessary. Wet spray paints fabricated and machined components for a high-end finish.
• Utilizes all safety equipment required for the position, including, but not limited to, safety shoes, glasses, gloves, masks, helmets, PAPR, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma plus 2 years of experience in a metal finishing and/or painting capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Attention to detail and a desire to maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Applicant should be mechanically inclined, have good problem-solving skills, be able to work independently, be self-motivated and possess the ability to do highly accurate work that requires concentration and physical effort.
• 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

• Regularly lifts up to 20 pounds unassisted, uses overhead cranes for lifts greater than 20 pounds.
• Regularly stands for 8 hours.
• Regularly bends, stoops, reaches, crouches, climbs, and moves.
• Regularly exerts up to 10 pounds of force and frequently exerts up to 25 pounds of force to move objects.