Operator, Painting

Wenger LLC; Sabetha (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenger LLC in Sabetha, KS is seeking a skilled spray-painter to apply protective or decorative finishes to machine surfaces and parts. You will work in a manufacturing setting, maintain spray equipment, and communicate across departments to ensure production quality and safety.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to follow procedures while meeting deadlines. Valid lift truck certification is preferred and training on ERP systems may be provided.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to support the organization.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and computer literacy.
• Capacity to manage confidential information and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Clean grease and dirt from equipment.
• Remove rust from metal with acid, wire brush or steel wool.
• Apply masking tape over parts and areas not to be coated.
• Pour coating liquid into spray container and connect gun to air hose.
• Turn sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Pull trigger and direct spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coast areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush.
• Clean spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Operate lift truck with certification.
• Communicate regularly with other individuals/departments within the organization.
• Other duties assigned due to the need of the business.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Confidential information handling

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP software

Job description

This position sprays surfaces of machines, manufactured parts or working area with protective or decorative material such as paint or enamel. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support the organization.

Essential Functions

• Cleans grease and dirt from equipment.
• Removes rust from metal with acid, wire brush or steel wool.
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Pours coating liquid in to spray container and connects gun to air hose.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coast areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Operate lift truck with certification.
• Communicate regularly with other individuals/departments within the organization.
• Other duties assigned due to the need of the business.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to loud noises, machinery with moving parts. Bending, stooping, twist, turn, sitting for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50lbs occasionally.

Skills and Abilities

Good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment. Ability to execute agreed tasks and deadlines against performance criteria (KPI) Result orientation, ability to follow through and respect deadlines. Computer/ERP literate Proactive and organized. Ability to manage confidential information. Physical Capacity Profile/Drug screen required.

Commitment to Global Safety

Safety is every employee’s responsibility. This position is responsible for ensuring their personal safety, the safety of teammates and visitors. It is the responsibility of all Wenger employees that safety practices are understood and followed by team and visitors.

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