Powder Coat Painter

Oregon Tool; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k matching

Paid Community Involvement Day

Vacation time earned

Safety shoes reimbursement

Safety prescription glasses

Job summary

Oregon Tool is hiring a Painter II in Oregon, IL, responsible for applying powder coatings using Wagner electrostatic spray guns. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and related experience. Benefits include medical insurance from day one, 401k matching, and paid vacation.

The ideal candidate will ensure safety and quality while maintaining a clean workspace. Join our mission to create innovative agricultural products with a global company that values a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, plus one year of related experience in powder coating.
• Ability to work while wearing a supplied air hood.
• Eager to learn and open to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Apply high-quality powder coat finishes using a Wagner Electrostatic spray gun.
• Maintain strong transfer efficiency on a moving conveyor line.
• Support a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Powder coating

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Let’s Get After It. At Woods Equipment Company, we are a passionate group of people dedicated to a spirit of innovation and outside the box thinking to create the world’s most efficient agriculture products and attachments. We believe in inspiring, listening, learning, and rolling up our sleeves to “get after it” together. We serve a higher purpose than the products we make and are devoted to positively impacting people, communities, and landscapes around the world. We are built on a pioneering spirit, leading with humility, global stewardship, and owning it day in and day out. We know what it takes to get the job done, and we know our people are the way it happens. Come join our team!

Work Location

Oregon, IL

Highlights

• Hourly Rate: $21.50/hr
• Shift: Monday - Thursday; 5am - 3:30pm

How You Make An Impact

The Painter II, under supervision, applies powder coatings to frames and parts using Wagner electrostatic spray guns on a moving conveyor line, ensuring consistent quality and production efficiency.

The Details

• Apply high-quality powder coat finishes using a Wagner Electrostatic spray gun, ensuring proper mil thickness, coverage, and gloss.
• Maintain strong transfer efficiency while keeping pace with a moving conveyor line and executing all pre‑ and post‑surface prep.
• Read and match color tags accurately while following established powder coat and/or liquid paint application processes.
• Support a clean, safe work environment and perform additional tasks as needed to keep production flowing.

Skills And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, plus one year of related experience in powder coating or a similar environment.
• Ability to work while wearing a supplied air hood, communicate clearly, and complete tasks with professionalism and quality.
• Strong integrity, safety awareness, and commitment to maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and motivated to continuously build skills and knowledge.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Global company with small company feel
• Safety shoes reimbursed at $150 per year
• Safety prescription glasses through approved program

Who We Are

Woods Equipment, part of the Oregon Tool, Inc. family of brands. Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting-tool platform. At Oregon Tool, Inc., it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. We invite and encourage applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.