Paint Helper (Beaver Dam)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 9,600 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville is seeking a Paint Helper for Beaver Dam to support the paint line with kitting, loading/unloading, and packaging. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality-consciousness in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The 1st shift runs 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime possible. Candidates should have basic math and computer skills and be able to follow instructions, maintain clean work areas, and meet production standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Experience in painting or powder coat settings is a plus.
• Lean manufacturing exposure is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Confirm job order and material selections; report shortages.
• Tape and mask parts for coating.
• Hang parts uniformly on conveyors for cleaning and painting.
• Assist with line assembly as needed.
• Inspect coated parts for coating thickness.
• Keep work area clean and organized; maintain PPE usage.

Skills

Kitting

Loading/Unloading

Packaging

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic math skills

Experience in painting/manufacturing

Lean manufacturing exposure

Metric/Standard understanding

Job description

Metalcraft of Mayville

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Paint Helper (Beaver Dam)

US-WI-Beaver Dam

Job ID: 2026-5000

# of Openings: 2

Category: Manufacturing

Metalcraft of Mayville (Beaver Dam)

Overview

Join our state of the art GEMA Paint System in Beaver Dam today!!!

The Paint Helper is primarily responsible for kitting, loading/unloading and packaging parts for the paint line. This person may identify quality issues and notify supervisor and/or resolve quality issues. Team work, housekeeping and organizing is important for this role.

This is a 1st shift position: hours are 5:00a to 1:30p Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be required at times.

Responsibilities

• Confirm job order and material selections. Report any packaging shortages.
• Tape and mask parts as required for coating.
• Use correct hangers to hang parts correctly on conveyer. Hang parts uniform for cleaning and powder painting.
• Assist with assembly on line as needed.
• Remove parts from racks after oven cure.
• Inspect coated parts for coating thickness using approved gauges.
• Keep paint hooks clean and in good working order; organize the area as needed.
• Responsible for filling out and managing all production, and quality documentation as required.
• Rack fenders with material handler when unloading line.
• Follow instructions to package parts to avoid damage in proper containers and on proper racks.
• Follow all company rules, policies and regulations.
• Report quality concerns to line leader, manager or QC department.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards, using proper PPE and load weight limitations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Prefer knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade.
• Prefer experience painting on a moving line in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong basic math and computer skills.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Prefer previous experience working within a powder coat department.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of Metric and Standard systems.
• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from is accredited institution.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.

Compensation details: 7.24-7.25 Hourly Wage