Painter - Power Transformers - 3rd shift

A Hiring Company; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus plan (pro-rated)

Job summary

WEG is hiring a Painter to support transformer production. You will organize parts, set up paint equipment, apply primers and finish coats, and perform quality checks. You will move components using hoists and pallet jacks while maintaining strict safety standards and following WEG ethics and values.

The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid vacation, comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, EAP, and a prorated bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Resides within reasonable commuting distance; no relocation assistance.
• US work authorization required for employment.
• Must pass talent assessment, interview, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Safety sensitive position; drug panel includes THC.
• Preference given to candidates with manufacturing experience and NCRC (Platinum/Gold).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Identify transformer parts to be painted and organize components.
• Set up and operate paint equipment for multiple components.
• Clean transformers and sub-assemblies prior to painting; use sander and cleaners as needed.
• Apply primer and perform spray painting to final finish coat.
• Conduct quality checks and rework/repaint if needed to meet procedures.
• Move transformer parts to/from paint booth using hoists and pallet jacks.
• Maintain all safety requirements during production.

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Paint equipment

Paint booth machinery

Overhead hoist

Job description

Pay: $24.14 to $25.65 plus $1.00/shift premium

WEG offers competitive compensation, exciting career growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonus plan (prorated)

Our Culture

We value each individual's contribution to our success and motivate our team through integrity, ethics, and continuous support for personal development. We prioritize professional and personal growth opportunities, human rights, diversity, and environmental sustainability. We invest in solutions to reduce carbon emissions and encourage our employees to engage in social activities focused on health and education.

At WEG, our values are: Human Company, Teamwork, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation, and Leadership.

Sustainability

• Sustainable Products and Solutions: We provide products and services with the highest efficiency and lowest carbon footprint, supporting our customers' decarbonization journeys.
• Responsible Supply Chain: We engage a supply chain that upholds ethics in human rights, labor relations, and environmental preservation.
• Circular and Efficient Operations: We optimize eco-efficiency in natural resource management, reduce emissions and waste, and promote recycling and reuse.
• Engaged Employees and Communities: We ensure safe working conditions, promote well-being, and foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance environment.

Role: Painter

You will perform a range of tasks in the production of a transformer, including:

• Organize and identify transformer and subcomponents to be painted.
• Set-up and operate plural component or other paint equipment.
• Clean transformers and sub-assemblies prior to painting through use of sander and cloth. Wipe off as needed with cleaner or alcohol.
• Apply primer as required.
• Perform spray painting to paint complete finish coat.
• Complete quality check of final paint finish to meet manufacturing procedures and rework/repaint if required.
• Move transformer and parts to and from paint booth using overhead hoist, pallet jack and fork-trucks.
• Maintain all safety requirements.

No 3rd Parties, please.

https://weg.us/careers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Basic

• Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values. (WEG Code of Ethics, 4th Edition)
• Able to work over-time as needed.
• Resides or plans to reside within reasonable commuting distance--no relocation assistance available for this role.
• Has current work authorization for employment in the United States.
• Must complete: talent assessment, Job interview, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Safety Sensitive position: Drug panel includes THC.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Two years prior manufacturing experience.
• ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC): Platinum or Gold Level.

Compensation details

24.14-25.65 Hourly Wage