Painter

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Papersystems in Wisconsin is hiring a Production Painter to perform metal preparation and painting across diverse parts. You will follow process sheets and instructions, operate grinders and spray equipment, and ensure proper surface finishes.

The role requires inspecting surfaces, applying coats, and maintaining safety protocols on the shop floor. The position demands a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of painting experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of applicable painting/finishing experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, route sheets, specs, and instructions for work.
• Wash parts with pressure washers and apply coatings/sealers.
• Prepare surfaces with fillers and sand to smooth surfaces.
• Operate spray painting equipment and adjust viscosity.
• Mix paints and adjust gun for proper finish; prevent drips and dust.
• Use grinders, wire brushes, and sandpaper to remove rust and burrs.
• Move, store, and dispose of materials per safety rules.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report issues to supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read process sheets

Welding/metal prep awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Grinders (sanders)

Job description

## PainterApplylocations: Phillips, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R021778**About Us:**BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.**Job Description:**As a Production Painter at BW Papersystems you would perform a normal range of metal preparation and painting operations on a wide variety of parts, weldments, subassemblies and assembled company products. You would be working from process sheets, repair orders, specifications and instructions to operate various types of grinders (sanders) and determine colors and areas to paint on machine surfaces.Key Responsibilities:* Interpret drawings, route sheets, specifications, and instructions to perform work.* Washing parts with pressure washers and applying conversion coating/sealers* Use surface filler materials to build up part surfaces, sandpaper to smooth.* Operate various types of hand grinders (sanders); use wire brush, files, and sandpaper to remove scale and burrs. Clean, grind, and prepare metal or painting operations; tape and mask unit to protect areas not to be painted.* Set up and operate spray painting equipment to apply standard undercoat sealer and finishing coats of paint. Add thinners as necessary to obtain proper paint viscosity.* General knowledge of mixing paints* Make necessary adjustments and manipulate gun to control and obtain proper finish; exercise care to prevent sags, dry spray and dirt.* Use sand blaster to remove existing rust and slag; must have some knowledge of materials to eliminate distortion that may result from these processes.* Operate portable and stand abrasive belt grinders, portable disc grinders and buffing wheels to snag, grind and polish parts.* Identify and report defective materials or operational issues to supervisors with detailed descriptions, operate materials handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks) to move and organize inventory, and handle proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulatory requirements* Maintain equipment and work areas in clean, orderly, and safe condition while performing all tasks in accordance with established safety procedures* Other duties as assignedRequired Experience and Education* High School Diploma or equivalent* 2+ years of applicable experience**#LI-MG2***At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. *Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.