Weekend Painter I - Blaster (Primer & Blast)

Millerbernd Manufacturing Company; Winsted (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSAs

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Millerbernd Manufacturing Company in Winsted, MN is hiring for Painter 1 - Blaster on the Weekend shift (Fri–Sun, 5am–5pm) with a $21.46–$25.25 hourly range and $2.50 weekend differential. The role focuses on blasting, priming, surface prep, and paint application per product specs.

You will read blueprints, interpret specs, ensure safety, manage primers, data entry, inventory, and routine maintenance while supporting capacity plans. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production operations involving liquid painting of manufactured products requiring standard finishes mainly for protective coverage or secondary finish.
• Knowledge in methods and techniques related to painting in specialized areas and work environments.
• Proficient knowledge in interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of guidelines for safe handling and disposal of paint and hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of primers (epoxy/zinc).
• Ability to read Mill Gauges.
• Ability to perform basic shop math functions.
• Ability to read and understand required internal manufacturing paperwork.
• Ability to electronically record production information.

Responsibilities

• Operate blast and prime booth using a variety of techniques to prepare and paint product surfaces, according to product specifications.
• Inspects and corrects defects in products and equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for painting.
• Prepare and replace primer cans for use in the paint booth system.
• Monitor the production board and internal paperwork to perform tasks in the designated sequence.
• Enter job data in production tracking system.
• Clean up work area, supplies, and equipment.
• Move and organize incoming paint into storage area.
• Monitor and report paint inventory.
• May mix paint products as required.
• Accountable for on-time execution of Capacity Plan/ Execute Daily Pitch.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.

Skills

Painting techniques

Blueprint reading

Safe handling of paint

Primer knowledge

Mill gauges

Shop math

Manufacturing paperwork

Production data entry

Job description

Millerbernd Manufacturing Company in Winsted, MN is hiring for Painter 1 - Blaster on the Weekend shift (Fri–Sun, 5am–5pm) with a $21.46–$25.25 hourly range and $2.50 weekend differential. The role focuses on blasting, priming, surface prep, and paint application per product specs.

You will read blueprints, interpret specs, ensure safety, manage primers, data entry, inventory, and routine maintenance while supporting capacity plans. Competitive benefits apply.