Painter - All Shifts

WEG; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex Sp

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Referral Program

Job summary

WEG in Wisconsin is seeking an Industrial Painter to support paint operations for motors and generators. You will prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, and ensure finishes meet customer and quality specs in a safe, organized work area.

This full-time role offers 10-hour shifts Mon-Thu with overtime on Fridays, day and second shifts, and a weekend option. You’ll collaborate with assembly and production teams and complete documentation accurately to sustain efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend established safety, quality, paint, and assembly procedures.
• Experience in industrial painting, manufacturing painting, or general assembly painting preferred.
• Knowledge of paint mixing, surface preparation, and application techniques in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to use hand tools, small power tools, and painting equipment safely.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare generator bodies, parts, and assemblies for painting, including cleaning, masking, surface preparation, and priming.
• Mix and prepare paints according to job instructions and customer specifications, including adjusting viscosity/consistency using appropriate thinners and hardeners.
• Apply industrial and specialty coatings such as epoxy, chlorinated rubber, V.S.P. intermediate paints, primers, and ready-mix paints as required.
• Paint motors and generators to customer specifications, ensuring proper coverage, finish quality, and paint thickness per work instructions.
• Maintain paint thickness and finish standards using visual inspection and measuring tools.
• Perform periodic cleaning and maintenance of spray guns, paint tanks, paint booths, and related equipment.
• Support general assembly operations, including performing assembly processes using hand and small power tools when required.
• Review and follow work instructions, basic prints, safety procedures, and setup instructions.
• Verify part numbers and materials prior to painting or assembly.
• Assist with workstation setup, staging of materials, and basic equipment settings.
• Inspect completed work for defects and notify team leads of any quality concerns or deviations.
• Perform rework or rectification as required to meet quality standards.
• Complete all required documentation and paperwork accurately.
• Assist with departmental transporting, shifting, loading, and unloading related to painted components.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in accordance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Tools

Paint spray equipment

Hand tools

Job description

About Us

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric‑electronic equipment company operating in the capital goods sector, with solutions spanning electric machines, automation, and industrial coatings across industries worldwide.

We value professional and personal development, diversity, human rights, and environmental responsibility. Our teams work collaboratively in a supportive environment that encourages continuous improvement, safety, and quality.

Position Summary

The Industrial Painter supports both dedicated paint operations and general assembly paint functions. This role is responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing and applying industrial and specialty coatings, and painting motors, generators, and related components according to customer and quality specifications. The Industrial Painter works closely with assembly and production teams to ensure efficient workflow, proper documentation, and defect‑free finishes while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare generator bodies, parts, and assemblies for painting, including cleaning, masking, surface preparation, and priming as required.
• Mix and prepare paints according to job instructions and customer specifications, including adjusting viscosity/consistency using appropriate thinners and hardeners.
• Apply industrial and specialty coatings such as epoxy, chlorinated rubber, V.S.P. intermediate paints, primers, and ready‑mix paints as required.
• Paint motors and generators to customer specifications, ensuring proper coverage, finish quality, and paint thickness per work instructions.
• Maintain paint thickness and finish standards using visual inspection and measuring tools.
• Perform periodic cleaning and maintenance of spray guns, paint tanks, paint booths, and related equipment.
• Support general assembly operations, including performing assembly processes using hand and small power tools when required.
• Review and follow work instructions, basic prints, safety procedures, and setup instructions.
• Verify part numbers and materials prior to painting or assembly.
• Assist with workstation setup, staging of materials, and basic equipment settings.
• Inspect completed work for defects and notify team leads of any quality concerns or deviations.
• Perform rework or rectification as required to meet quality standards.
• Complete all required documentation and paperwork accurately.
• Assist with departmental transporting, shifting, loading, and unloading related to painted components.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in accordance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend established safety, quality, paint, and assembly procedures.
• Experience in industrial painting, manufacturing painting, or general assembly painting preferred.
• Knowledge of paint mixing, surface preparation, and application techniques in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to use hand tools, small power tools, and painting equipment safely.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based manufacturing environment.

Job Type

Full‑time

• 10‑hour shifts, Monday–Thursday (Overtime as needed on Friday)
• Day shift: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM; 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
• Weekend shift 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday - Sunday

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Referral Program

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric‑electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.

Our business areas are divided as follows.

Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment

This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.

Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)

Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.

Commercial and Appliance Motors

In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.

Paints and Varnishes

In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.