Powder Painter: Precision Coating & Process Troubleshooter

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

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville is seeking a Powder Painter for the West Bend facility on the 1st shift. The role focuses on applying powder paint to production parts, troubleshooting powder application, and performing color changes on automatic equipment.

Strong teamwork, cleanliness, and safety practices are essential, with flexibility to assist in other paint department tasks. The position requires at least 2 years of powder application experience, good communication, and basic computer skills.

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 within department.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder with manual powder gun application.
• Troubleshooting skills of powder application.
• Clean powder equipment for color changes.
• Perform color changes on automatic powder application equipment.
• Follow directions from the powder room coordinator for applying powder.
• Willing to advance skills through the powder application process.
• Maintain dust-free work area with good housekeeping.
• May perform tasks of a Tech 3 role.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the line.
• Report issues affecting quality or efficiency.
• Mark defective product to prevent customer impact.
• Work overtime to support customer demands or preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Powder coating experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Print reading

Torque values knowledge

Basic computer skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powder equipment

Job description

Metalcraft of Mayville is seeking a Powder Painter for the West Bend facility on the 1st shift. The role focuses on applying powder paint to production parts, troubleshooting powder application, and performing color changes on automatic equipment.

Strong teamwork, cleanliness, and safety practices are essential, with flexibility to assist in other paint department tasks. The position requires at least 2 years of powder application experience, good communication, and basic computer skills.