Paint Prep Operator - 2nd shift M-F 3:30pm-12:00am

Shadow Plastics Inc.; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shadow Plastics Inc. is seeking a Paint Prep Operator for the 2nd shift (M-F 3:30pm-12:00am) in Rice Lake, WI. The role involves operating phosphatizing equipment and power tools to prep parts for painting, with emphasis on safety and quality.

On-site, full-time position with potential to operate forklifts and cranes as part of daily duties. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, ensuring proper part preparation for paint adhesion, maintaining a neat workspace, and recording

Qualifications

• Powered hand tool skills required.
• Ability to operate powered industrial lift (forklift) and overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Operates phosphatizing equipment and prep tools to ready parts for painting.
• Sets up and maintains prep equipment and workspace.
• Ensures all parts are properly prepared for paint adhesion.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area with safety as a priority.
• Notifies supervisor of damaged equipment or tools.
• Maintains accurate records of time and quantities as needed.

Skills

Powered hand tool skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Paint Prep Operator - 2nd shift M-F 3:30pm-12:00am

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: PAINT001269

• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA

Description

The Paint Prep Operator operates phosphatizing equipment (power washer/spray wand) to prep parts for painting. Operates power hand tools such as: hand grinder, dual action (da) sander and wire wheels. Ability to work with phosphatizing chemicals is a must. Ensures that all parts are prepared prior to painting to ensure paint adhesion.

Essential Job Functions/Major Tasks

• Operates phosphatizing equipment on an assortment of products.
• Sets up and maintains equipment.
• Ensures products are correctly prepared.
• Works in a manner in which quality of work and safety are top priorities.
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area while performing paint prep duties.
• Notify direct supervisor of any equipment or tooling that is damaged or not working properly.
• Maintains accurate records of time and quantities, etc.
• Operate powered industrial truck (forklift) and overhead crane(s).
• Must have ability to read and speak English

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Lifting: Occasional up to 20lbs.Seldom up to 100 lbs
• Carrying: Occasional up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing
• Occasional cart use
• Gripping
• Depressing trigger on the spray wand
• Power tool use
• Standing / Walking
• Continuous on concrete floor
• Sensory Perception
• Requires ability to feel the surface of parts prior to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Vibrating power tools (Grinder, sander)
• Respiratory Must be able to pass OSH required testing for respirator needed for this department
• May include use of a ½ mask cartridge respirator.
• Work environment

Education and Experience

• Powered hand tool skills
• Ability to operate a powered industrial lift (forklift) and overhead crane (on the job training provided)

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers a state-of-the-art benefits package including a near-site no-cost health center, competitive wages, great working conditions, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, 401k with generous company match, and wellness benefit programs.

If you need assistance with your application, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems at [phone].

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

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