Painter

Manitou Group; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in handling and access platforms seeks a Paint Technician in Madison, SD. The role involves preparing and painting large mechanical products while ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess manufacturing paint experience and a high school diploma or GED. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including potential bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Community-oriented volunteer program

Wellness activities

Qualifications

• Preferred manufacturing paint experience.
• Ability to work in other areas as needed.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety policies.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply paint according to specifications.
• Work without close supervision and assist with equipment maintenance.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Multitasking

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Set Your Future IN MOTION

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. We continue to elevate our success based on a “One United Team” focus that enables our purpose-driven and agile work environment. We pride ourselves in fostering a work-life balance that allows flexibility in people's day-to-day lives. In an era when talent is in-demand, you will find an unwavering commitment to your personal and professional growth.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

As a worldwide leader in handling, access platforms and earthmoving equipment, Manitou Group’s mission is to improve working conditions, safety and performance throughout the world, while preserving people and their environment. We design, manufacture, distribute and service products and solutions for the material handling, access equipment and compact earthmoving activities that work smarter, safer and reliably while delivering value to our customers. Our high-profile brands include Manitou and Gehl, and we are proud of our network of 1,050 dealers throughout the world. With sales in 140 countries, our team of 4,500 people are committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. We operate in more than 30 global locations to ensure proximity to our customers and services tailored to their needs.

Manitou continues on the forefront of innovation driving the green transition while also streamlining our operations guided by our customer-centric “New Horizons” roadmap. We are committed to providing safety and unique customer experiences worldwide. In sharing the same mission and values, our workforce remains engaged and passionate about what we manufacture and services we provide.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

This position will perform a variety of tasks related to the painting and finishing details in the production process of heavy and large mechanical products per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule.

Available Shift: 1st Shift - Monday-Friday 5a-1:30p

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe work environment
  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.
  • In the event of an accident or injury immediately, notify the Shift Lead or Supervisor on duty.
  • Operate, maintain, and use personal protective equipment and other safety supplies and equipment.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with company policies relating to safety, housekeeping and Hazardous Waste Management programs.
• Work without close supervision
• Contact the Maintenance Department to get equipment repaired when necessary.
• Ability and willingness to take on additional assignments as requested by management.
• Use tools, equipment and technology, computers or automated systems.
• Check results for conformance to print and / or specifications and make necessary corrections (Paint standard MSD 0210).
• Work with coworkers in a polite and courteous manner, providing cross training as needed.
• Able to work overtime as required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. safely and independently.
• Must be able to stand on concrete for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Expectations for advancement purpose

• Level I
  • Must meet and exceed the above duties and responsibilities
  • Prepare surfaces of parts and equipment to be painted using brushes, scrapers, air grinders/sanders, etc.
  • May apply masking supplies over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
  • Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface when needed.
  • May perform basic department maintenance on paint booth/s.
  • Responsible for loading and unloading of parts onto and off the rail system.
  • Properly scan all parts into the operating system
• Level II
  • All duties of Level I in addition to:
  • Transport and set up parts and equipment to be painted.
  • Perform sandblasting duties as required.
  • Apply primer to all surfaces to paint standard
• Level III
  • All duties of Level I and II in addition to:
  • May mix and prepare paint materials for use.
  • Paint parts and equipment in accordance with Quality Control and job order specifications.
• Level IV
  • All duties of Level I, II and III in addition to:
  • Ability to touch up large weldments and finished machines prior to delivery to PDI (Pre-delivery Inspection)

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred manufacturing paint experience
• Must be a self-starter, team player and have the ability to multitask.
• Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Suggest and implement improvements. Follow up on details. Seek out productive work when assignments are completed. Actively participate in continuous improvement for our products and process to better serve our customers and improve the overall profitability.

EDUCATION:

• High School or GED preferred

PAY RANGE:

• Base Pay Range between $22.00 - $24.00 per hour (plus 15% shift differential if on 2nd Shift), plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics

*Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location

LOCALIZATION AND TRAVEL EXPECTED:

• This position is located in Madison, SD
• Travel up to 0%

OUR REWARDS & RECOGNITION:
In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program, including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k including employer match, tuition reimbursement, community-oriented volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year, and so much more! See for yourself why Forbes ranked Manitou within the top 125 for World’s Best Employers.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer