Small Batch Maker - M-F: 1st Shift (6:30 AM - 3 PM)

Hentzen-Coating; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous PTO policy

401(k) Employer Match: up to 8%

Profit Sharing

Employee referral bonus program

Monthly employee food trucks

Job summary

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is seeking a Small Batch Maker for the Milwaukee plant, with a Monday–Friday first shift (6:30 AM–3:00 PM). You will produce products up to 100 gallons, follow batch tickets precisely, and prepare samples for Quality Control while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team. Experience with scales and pigment dispersion is helpful, and forklift operation is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; additional related training preferred.
• 3–12 months of related manufacturing experience; ability to use several types of related equipment.
• Basic paint formulation knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow batch ticket instructions to produce specific products.
• Assemble accurate measurements of ingredients using scales and gather equipment as needed.
• Determine quality of pigment dispersion using Hegman grind gauge.
• Enter data into computer and complete batch tickets accurately.
• Mix, tint, and prepare samples for Quality Control.
• Adhere to all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Clean up equipment and properly store equipment.
• Assist with disposal of hazardous waste training and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Instruction following

Forklift operation

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related training

Tools

Grind plate

Calculator

Computer

Pipe wrench

Screwdriver

Allen wrench

Job description

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Small Batch Maker - M-F: 1st Shift (6:30 AM - 3 PM)

Milwaukee Liquid Production Full-time Regular Milwaukee, WI, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $19.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Small Batch Maker

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1 st shift, (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

Pay Range:$19.00 - $25.00 per hour.

(based on experience and qualifications)

Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we’ve mastered the art of custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Position Summary

The Small Batch Maker is responsible for producing products that are assigned to the department due to the volume requirements of the customer being 100 gallons or less.

The successful candidates will have an acceptable score on the math test.

• Accurately follow batch ticket instructions to make specific products.
• Assemble accurate measurements of ingredients through use of scales and gather other equipment and ingredients as needed to make specific batch.
• Determine quality of pigment dispersion using Hegman grind gauge.
• Complete proper documentation (such as batch tickets) correctly and accurately. Enter data into computer.
• Mix, tint, and prepare samples for Quality Control.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Clean up equipment and properly store equipment.
• As part of the housekeeping procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous waste. The initial training of how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety department or the department supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed by the EHS department.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned .

Qualification Requirements

• Preferred education level: a high school diploma and/or GED. It is desirable for the employee to possess additional specific related training.
• Preferred experience level: basic knowledge of paint formulation, mixing procedures, etc., and three to twelve months of related manufacturing experience with the ability to use several types of related equipment.

Skills and Abilities

• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• The ability to operate a forklift with forklift driving certification is strongly preferred and the ability to use a pallet jack.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Clean work habits and some skill in handling large volumes of liquid and raw materials.
• Basic math skills and the ability to convert various measurements (i.e., gallons to quarts, pints to gallons, etc.) required.
• The ability to use the following tools preferred: grind plate, calculator, computer, pipe wrench, large and small scrapers, Allen wrench, box knife, bung wrench, manual drum truck, high speed mixer, sand mill, air mixer, screwdriver, and pliers.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to communicate verbally and audibly in a manufacturing or operational setting.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the work area.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, and control objects, tools, or equipment.
• Required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulder level.
• Occasional operation of machinery using foot controls
• May be required to climb, balance, and reach overhead as part of job duties.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in production areas.
• Respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) Employer Match: We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
• Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
• Employee referral bonus program
• Monthly employee food trucks
• …and much more!

At Hentzen, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll discover an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. If you’re ready to join a company known for its heritage of innovation and dedication to its people, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with us.

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.