Painter 1st shift Rice Lake Weighing Systems

Ricelakechamber; Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is seeking a Painter to join its team in a manufacturing environment. The Painter will be responsible for ensuring quality in the painting process, operating equipment, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess industrial or automotive painting experience and demonstrate a strong understanding of painting practices.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending

Disability and life insurance

Vacation and paid time off

Profit sharing and 401k programs

Wellness benefit programs

Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in industrial or automotive painting required.
• Working knowledge of practices, materials, methods, and tools related to the painting trade.
• Skilled in tool and equipment care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for painting parts and ensuring all are prepped according to specifications.
• Maintain quality control during the painting process.
• Clean equipment and paint booth as part of the painting duties.

Skills

Knowledge of painting practices

Ability to read documentation

Skilled in tools and equipment care

Understanding of instructions

Communication skills

Education

Two to three years industrial or automotive painting experience

Job description

For over 75 years, Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a successful, growth-oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our community. We are seeking a Painter to join our team.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

At RLWS, the Painter is responsible for painting all parts according to standard work and quality expectations. The Painter will complete the paint process by ensuring that all parts are prepped and ready for paint, loading the proper color/paint according to order specifications, and painting using a paint gun. The Painter is also responsible for cleaning the paint equipment and paint booth. Other functions deemed necessary by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR TASKS

• Inspect parts prior to painting to ensure quality product
• Read the manufacturing documentation to ensure part is painted to specification
• Ensure that all parts are cleaned, dust-free and paint is applied correctly
• Clean paint equipment and booth
• Ensure proper hanging of parts on part trees/carts
• Operate the overhead crane as needed
• Paint parts using a paint gun
• Work in a manner in which quality of work and safety while performing work are top priorities
• Notify direct supervisor of any equipment or tooling that is damaged or not working properly
• Maintain accurate records of time and quantities, etc.
• Operate Forklift as needed within department
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Continuous lifting and carrying items under 10 pounds such as a paint gun
• Continuous handling, gripping and use of fine finger movements with paint gun
• Continuous standing and walking around paint booth
• Continuous use of near vision, color and depth perception during painting process
• Frequent lifting of items between 10 – 50 pounds such as powder paint boxes
• Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and part trees
• Frequent reaching above and below shoulder while painting
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching and twisting while painting
• Frequent reading, writing and verbal communication in regard to the painting process and manufacturing documentation
• Work is inside a manufacturing environment with frequent noise, powder dust, and thermal energy from the paint oven. Environment can be slippery, congested, hot and humid
• PPE required for this position includes: safety shoes, safety glasses, positive air hood, and gloves

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PREREQUISITES:

Education and Experience

Two to Three years industrial or automotive painting experience

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the practices, materials, methods, and tools of the painting trade
• Ability to read manufacturing documentation
• Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Good communications skills

Other job-related requirements

No current restrictions prohibiting lifting of up to 50 pounds

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, vacation, sick time, holidays, profit sharing, 401k, 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.