Spray Painter - Wet Paint, 1st Shift

Wenger Corporation; Owatonna (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Wenger Corporation is seeking a Spray Painter to perform finishing processes on various products. This role offers family-friendly scheduling and an opportunity to engage in a quality-driven manufacturing environment. Applicants should have a keen eye for detail and relevant experience in surface preparation and finishing.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Generous Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with wood finishing and coatings.
• Ability to lift 40-pound containers.
• English proficiency for safety and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for finishing to ensure quality.
• Finish surfaces per specifications and perform touch-ups.
• Maintain clean and orderly workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.50 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5am - 3:30pm

Description

Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products.

To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team. Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts (Monday - Thursday) with overtime Fridays. And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most. Wenger's cultural commitment to flexibility, consistency and work-life balance adds a bit of predictability to an unpredictable world.

Wenger Corporation is seeking aSpray Painter who will perform all phases of the production finishing and painting processes on all product lines in a manner which consistently meets established conformance requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience of high level of organization and attention to detail
• Must stand a considerable amount of time
• Ability to reach and bend to apply coatings at all angles
• Must be able to occasionally lift 40-pound containers

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience with wood finishing, working with sanding, prepping, staining and sealing of wood products.
• Experience with painting of wood, steel and aluminum products
• Organize and manage multiple projects at once
• Experience with equipment for mixing and painting methods

As a Spray Painter a typical day might include:

• Reviewing work assignments, special instructions and other documentation to facilitate planning of work
• Preparing surfaces for finishing to ensure a quality, durable finish (whether wood stains or paints) which meets established conformance requirements
• Priming surfaces with materials appropriate to the product line and performing final cleaning, washing and sanding of primed areas prior to painting
• Communicating with Cell Lead or Production Manager regarding any issues or problems
• Finishing surfaces according to established specifications including any touch-up work
• Leading preventative maintenance activities through out the wet paint area. Responsible for training others the correct methods and frequencies of maintenance.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area
• English proficiency is required for this manufacturing position to ensure safety compliance and fulfillment of operational needs. The candidate must be able to speak, read and understand English in order to follow equipment instructions, understand safety protocols and respond to emergency situations. Strong English skills are also necessary for communicating with team members, supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth production processes and to maintain quality standards.
• While performing the functions of this job, the team member is continuously required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The team member is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, squat, bend, twist/turn, and climb ladder/stairs. The team member is continuously required to use hand and fingers to feel, handle or operate machines, equipment, tools or controls. Team member is continuously required to reach with hands and arms. The functions of the job include occasionally viewing a computer monitor and repetitive motion activities on the keyboard. The team member may continuously be required to lift, move, push/pull up to and over 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

*This information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary depending on location. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

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Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

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