Wet Painter/Forklift

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.; Town of Mazomanie (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. is seeking a Wet Painter / Forklift Operator in Mazomanie to prepare, paint, inspect, and package parts while upholding quality and safety standards. You will also operate a forklift, support paint booth activities, and help maintain a clean, organized work environment.

The role requires reading work orders, performing routine quality checks, and following ISO procedures. Early shifts and potential overtime may apply; join a hands-on team focused on precision

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a wet paint environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Must read and interpret drawings and work orders.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Paint parts according to work orders and print specs.
• Operate forklift to move parts and materials safely.
• Prepare parts for painting and mask/unmask as needed.
• Ensure paint booth is cleaned and ready for use.
• Inspect paint quality and ensure coverage matches requirements.
• Complete paperwork, label parts, and route to next station.

Skills

Wet paint handling

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint booth equipment

Job description

Join our manufacturing team in Mazomanie as a Wet Painter / Forklift Operator. In this hands-on role, you'll prepare, paint, inspect, and package parts while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You'll also operate a forklift, support paint booth operations, and help maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Representative Responsibilities

• Paints parts
• Plans procedures and selects paint and materials to follow work order to completion
• Ensures work orders are completed and parts painted according to print specifications
• Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled
• Completes paperwork correctly, labels parts per work order and forwards the product to the next station
• Responsible for ensuring paint booth is properly cleaned and prepared for paint change overs
• Prepares parts for paint and packages completed parts
• Masks and unmasks parts
• Loads and unloads parts to the wet paint booth
• Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled
• Completes paperwork correctly, labels parts per work order and forwards the product to the next station
• Ensures product quality meets standards by frequently checking work
• Paints parts to quality standards reflected on print
• Performs visual quality checks regularly to monitor paint coverage
• Follows ISO procedures
• Uses appropriate documentation, e.g. ECRs, and NCMRs, to identify and communicate issues
• Adheres to safety standards at all times
• Ensures that safe methods and practices are used
• Abides by safety procedures, work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines
• Wears personal protective equipment as required
• Learns new tasks and procedures as needed
• Listens to, understands and follows instructions while learning new assignments
• Recognizes unusual circumstances and asks intelligent questions when necessary
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment
• Ensures after task is completed, floor is swept, and tools are returned to designated area
• Assists in disposing the paint properly
• Assists in performing proper routine maintenance to equipment
• Operate forklift as needed
• Early morning and late afternoon or evening working hour rotation
• This position requires work hours that begin early morning or extend into the evening
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Completes special projects and requests in a timely and positive fashion
• May be responsible for starting up and shutting down the automated paint booth and related equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Prefer one year of experience working in a wet paint environment
• Knowledge of wet paint techniques and systems
• Good organizational skills
• Able to read and interpret drawings
• Able to use hand tools
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to set up and operate standard wet painting equipment
• Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc
• Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship