Paint Helper (Beaver Dam)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc is seeking a Paint Helper in Beaver Dam to support the painting line. You will kit, load/unload, and package parts for coating, while identifying quality issues and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Primary responsibilities include coating preparation, line assembly assistance, and documentation of production and quality data. 1st shift from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday–Friday with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in painting or powder coating is preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Confirm job order and material selections; report shortages.
• Tape and mask parts for coating.
• Hang parts on conveyor and ensure uniform spacing.
• Assist with assembly on line as needed.
• Inspect coated parts for thickness with approved gauges.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Follow safety rules and PPE guidelines.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Lean manufacturing

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Paint Helper (Beaver Dam)

Job Locations

US-WI-Beaver Dam

Job ID: 2026-4849

# of Openings: 1

Category: Manufacturing

Type: Regular Full-Time

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 conveyor. 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.

Job Expectations

• Physical Activity:
• Activity
• N/A
• Occasionally
• Frequently
• Regularly
• Average lbs.
• Lift/Carry
• X
• 50
• Push/Pull
• X
• 50
• Reach Overhead
• X
• Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Climb
• X
• Squat/Bend/Kneel
• X
• Sit
• X
• Stand
• X
• Walk/Move About
• X
• Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift
• Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
• PM17