Painter - All Shifts

Marathon Electric LLC; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Employee discount

Referral Program

Job summary

Marathon Electric LLC in Wausau, WI seeks an Industrial Painter on all shifts to prep surfaces, mix coatings and apply epoxy or specialty paints to motors, generators and components. You will work with assembly and production teams, follow work instructions, and ensure finish quality and paint thickness per standards.

Responsibilities include masking, priming, equipment cleaning, paperwork, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow safety, quality, paint and assembly procedures.
• Experience in industrial painting or manufacturing painting preferred.
• Attention to detail and strong hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare generator bodies and components for painting, including masking and priming.
• Mix and apply coatings such as epoxy or specialty paints per specs.
• Paint motors and generators, ensure correct coverage and thickness.
• Maintain spray equipment and work area, document processes.
• Support assembly operations and review work instructions for quality.

Skills

Safety procedures

Paint mixing

Surface prep

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Tools

Spray equipment

Paint tanks

Paint booths

Job description

Painter - All Shifts## Painter - All ShiftsApply: On-site: Wausau Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26\\_00221* **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 AMWeekend 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