Operator - 1st Shift

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus潜能

Comprehensive health insurance:medical

401(k) with Company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

WEG Coatings LLC., located in Manitowoc, WI, is seeking a production-focused candidate for a coating technician position. The role involves preparing coils, applying coatings, and operating cranes in a high-demand manufacturing setting.

The responsibilities include handling coils, inspecting finishes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment. This hourly, non-exempt position requires endurance and a team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience with paints/coatings or related industry is preferred.
• Experience with spray guns/paint spraying is helpful.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 10 hours.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Placing caps on open coil tubes
• Straightening fins on metals coils
• Dipping customer coils into coatings in a large tank
• Running overhead cranes/hoist with hand-held remote to raise and lower coils into etching & degreasing tanks and dip tanks.
• Spraying coils with primer and/or coatings
• Unpacking equipment from customers, matching paperwork, and assigning receiver numbers
• Moving coils on carts into ovens
• Inspecting coils for even coats of paint
• Moving drums into the department
• Cleaning, as needed
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Skills

Paint/Coatings experience

Spray guns/Paint Spraying

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand for 10 hours

Respirator use

Independent and team work

Job description

Daily Schedule

Daily Schedule: (1st Shift) 5 AM - 3 PM; Monday -Thursday; overtime on Fridays, as needed

Position Status

Position Status: Non-Exempt; hourly, paid bi-weekly

Reports to

Reports to: Plant Manager

About Us

WEG Coatings LLC., located in Manitowoc, WI, is a privately owned and operated company that custom formulates, develops, manufactures, sells, and applies high performance coatings. These include Phenolics, Epoxies, Epoxy Phenolics, Urethanes and Polyesters. Founded in 1935, the company is the manufacturer of the finest corrosion control coatings and serves customers world-wide.

We are a service-oriented company that strives to be on the cutting edge of the coatings industry. We take great pride in the satisfaction of our customers thus requiring a dynamic, personable, independent individual who can work well with our customers and staff. WEG Coatings is made up of a talented, versatile team focused on continuous improvement.

The Role

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Placing caps on open coil tubes
• Straightening fins on metals coils
• Dipping customer coils into coatings in a large tank
• Running overhead cranes/hoist with hand-held remote to raise and lower coils into etching & degreasing tanks and dip tanks.
• Spraying coils with primer and/or Coatings
• Unpacking equipment from customers, matching paperwork, and assigning receiver numbers
• Moving coils on carts into ovens
• Inspecting coils for even coats of paint
• Moving drums into the department
• Cleaning, as needed
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Position Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life, and HSA, FSA
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Requirements

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Paint/Coatings, Chemicals or related industry helpful
• Experience with Spray guns/Paint Spraying is helpful
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work well independently as well as effectively in a team environment