Painter - Powder

Steel Craft; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Craft is seeking an experienced Painter in Milwaukee/Hartford area to apply powder and polyurethane coatings on metal components. The role requires precise surface prep, accurate color matching, and safe operation of painting equipment in a manufacturing setting.

The position involves maintaining coating quality, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring paperwork and ERP entries for paint usage are completed correctly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in production painter or proven skills for the position.
• Knowledge of powder coating applications and techniques.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, including cleaning and priming.
• Apply powder and/or polyurethane coatings using approved techniques.
• Operate and maintain painting equipment, including guns and ovens.
• Ensure coating thickness and even application per specifications.
• Inspect finished work for quality and durability; identify paint defects.
• Complete required operations and quality paperwork accurately.
• Train and coach others on basic paint techniques and equipment use.

Skills

Powder coating knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Reading work instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint guns maintenance

Painting equipment operation

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Hartford West - HARTFORD, WI 53027Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 1st Shift

The Painter is responsible for applying coatings, including powder and/or polyurethane finishes, to metal components. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards. This position will have experience in industrial painting, surface preparation, and the operation of painting equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and applying primers as necessary.
• Apply powder and/or polyurethane coatings using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Operate and maintain painting equipment, including spray guns, curing ovens, and ventilation systems.
• Ensure proper thickness and even application of coatings according to specifications.
• Inspect finished work to ensure quality, durability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Identify and repair paint defects.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of painting equipment.
• Perform color changes in accordance with company procedures.
• Adjust paint equipment settings for optimal coatings quality.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and adjust settings as needed.
• Follow company policies, safety protocols, and quality assurance guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Accurately allocate paint usage in ERP system.
• Accurately fill out required operations and quality paperwork.
• Train and coach employees on fundamental paint techniques and equipment operations/procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.

Competencies

• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and/or Training:

• Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in production painter position or proven skills for position.
• Must possess knowledge of powder coating applications and techniques.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: N/A

• Knowledge/experience with powder painting applications and techniques
• Knowledge/experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of paint guns/equipment

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas.
• Regularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Travel: Not Applicable

Working Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where loud noise exposure is regular and frequent. Additionally, there is a regular exposure on the production floor to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.