Operator - 2nd Shift

WEG Company; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

WEG Coatings LLC. in Manitowoc, WI is seeking production staff to join our coating operations. You will learn to handle coils, apply coatings with spray equipment, and operate supporting machinery while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long hours, and wearing a respirator. Teamwork and independent work ability are valued as you support the production line.

Qualifications

• Experience with Paint/Coatings or related industry preferred.
• 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 ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Place caps on open coil tubes and straighten components.
• Operate spray guns and apply coatings.
• Dip coils into coatings and monitor coverage.
• Move coils using cranes/hoists and ensure safe handling.
• Inspect coils for uniform coating and correct any defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Paint coatings

Quality control

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Tools

Spray guns

Overhead cranes

Job description

Description

Daily Schedule

(1st Shift) (2nd Shift) 2pm – Midnight (12 AM); Monday -Thursday; weekends and overtime, as needed

Position Status

Non-Exempt; hourly, paid bi-weekly

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.

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

Production employees may work in our Large Coil or Small Coil Departments. Within each department, employees will learn a variety of stations which may include crating or uncrating customer equipment, surface preparation, dipping coils into a large dip tank, spraying coils, and straightening fins. Employees will be trained on each task. 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