Paint Prep Technician - 5 Weeks PTO & Benefits

Rice Lake Weighing Systems; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice Lake Weighing Systems in Wisconsin seeks a Paint Prep Operator to prepare parts for painting. You will operate phosphatizing equipment and power tools to ready surfaces for adhesion, and you will handle forklifts/cranes as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in record-keeping, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Proficiency reading English is required, with on-the-job training for forklift and overhead crane operation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Good reading skills

Powered hand tool skills

Ability to read and speak English

Education

Blueprint Reading skills preferred

Tools

Powered hand tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Rice Lake Weighing Systems in Wisconsin seeks a Paint Prep Operator to prepare parts for painting. You will operate phosphatizing equipment and power tools to ready surfaces for adhesion, and you will handle forklifts/cranes as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in record-keeping, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Proficiency reading English is required, with on-the-job training for forklift and overhead crane operation.