Paint Technician

WEG Electric Corp; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA seeks a Paint Technician to manage painting of industrial gearboxes and motors. Responsibilities include masking, prepping, and painting with a professional finish, plus safe handling on overhead conveyors and racks.

Candidate should have 1-2 years in industrial painting, basic forklift skills, and familiarity with paint booth equipment. The job also covers packing support and adherence to company safety rules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years in industrial or automotive painting environments preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of paint booth equipment operation and paint prep procedures.
• Basic forklift operation; on-site certification required.
• Basic packing and crating of products; basic Excel and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mask, clean, and prepare industrial gearboxes and electric motors for painting.
• Hang product on paint racks or overhead conveyors in a safe manner.
• Mix paints and primers; prepare painting guns and equipment.
• Paint product with a professional looking finish.
• Stage painted product to allow proper drying before packing.
• Some assistance with packing of product for shipping as required.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Paint application

Industrial painting

Forklift operation

Excel & Outlook

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Paint booth equipment

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WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Paint Technician to join our team in Duluth, GA. This role is responsible for all processes related to preparing and painting industrial gearboxes and motors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Mask, clean, and prepare industrial gearboxes and electric motors for painting.
• Hang product on paint racks or overhead conveyors in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Mix paints and primers following correct procedures for each type, prepare painting guns and equipment.
• Paint product with a professional looking finish.
• Stage painted product in an appropriate method to allow proper drying before packing.
• Some assitance with packing of product for shipping will be required.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Knowledge / training

• Moderate knowledge of industrial liquid paint booth equipment operation.
• Moderate knowledge of paint preparation procedures.
• Basic knowledge of forklift operation (on site certification will be required).
• Basic knowledge of packing and crating of products both corrugated and wooden cartons.
• Moderate knowledge and ability to use manual and power tools.
• Moderate understanding of paint booth safety procedures.
• Basic understanding of and ability to follow company safety procedures.
• Basic knowledge of inventory control procedures perferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook preferred.

Experience

• 1 - 2 years in an industrial or automotive painting environment preferred.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package.

You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.