Powder Painter - 2nd Shift (West Bend)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Powder Painter for their 2nd shift in West Bend. This technical role requires the application of powder paint, troubleshooting of equipment, and collaboration with team members. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under guidance.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience with powder application or promoted within department.
• Ability to read basic prints and understand torque values.
• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder with manual application and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the paint area.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail Orientation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school degree, diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Powder Painter - 2nd Shift (West Bend)

Job Locations

US-WI-West Bend

Job ID

2025-3983

# of Openings

1

Category

Manufacturing

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

Reporting to the Paint Supervisor, the Powder Painter is primarily responsible for applying powder paint on production parts. Must have powder application knowledge. May be required to help in other production operations within the department. Must be able to perform all task of Paint tech 3 position. Good housekeeping and organizational skills are an essential part of this role. This position is highly technical and good team working skills are needed.

Responsibilities

Apply powder with manual powder gun application
• Troubleshooting skills of powder application is needed for this position
• Must have good knowledge of cleaning powder equipment for color changes.
• Perform color changes on automatic powder application equipment.
• Follow direction of powder room coordinator on how to apply powder in certain areas of parts.
• Willing to advance skills through out powder application process.
• Good housekeeping and organization skills are needed for this assignment. Room should be dust free
• May perform tasks of a Tech 3 role.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required on the line.
• Report any issue on bad racking or needed improvement that will affect quality.
• Mark product that has any defect to make sure it is not passed onto our customers.
• Work over time to support customer demands or perform preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate work with other departments.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.
• Knowledge of Basic Print reading and torque values.
• Have 2 years experience with powder application unless promoted with in department.
• Basic Computer Knowledge.
• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from is accredited institution.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task
• Must be able to help in ALL areas of the paint department when needed

Equal opportunity employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Expectations

• Previous experience working within a highly technical environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Previous experience working within a powder coat department.
• Previous paint application experience
• Take any quality concern seriously and execute right away.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of Metric and Standard systems.