Industrial Painter

Enerpac Tool Group Corp•Columbus, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Painter prepares, coats, and inspects parts to ensure high-quality finishes that meet Enerpac’s appearance and durability standards. This role stages components, mixes and applies paint, operates paint line equipment, and maintains a safe, organized work area. The shift is Monday – Friday; 6:00am – 2:30 pm or 7:00am – 3:30 pm, with Saturdays when production needs exist.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
3–5 years of industrial painting or coating application experience (required).
Operates spray guns/paint equipment
Mixes paint and adjusts viscosity.
Ensures accurate color, coverage, and finish
Maintains clean, organized workspace.
Works effectively with teammates and follows written instructions.
Follows all chemical and equipment safety requirements and PPE use.
Identifies and corrects basic paint or equipment issues.
Adjusts to changing production needs and works independently.
Ability to wear respirators, masks, and required PPE when working with paints and chemicals.
Visual ability to inspect color, coverage, and finish quality.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or related production environments is preferred.
Commercial or residential painting experience may be considered if skills directly transfer to industrial spray applications.

Responsibilities

Read work orders and stage components for painting, including loading and unloading parts.
Clean, mask, and prepare parts to ensure surfaces are ready for high-quality coating.
Mix paint materials, check viscosity, and prepare coatings for booth and spray-gun use.
Apply paint to cylinders and components using hand-held spray guns and paint booth equipment.
Operate touch-up spray equipment as needed to meet finish requirements.
Inspect painted parts for coverage, color match, and finish quality.
Identify appearance issues and perform basic troubleshooting to correct defects.
Control oven temperature and curing processes to achieve proper drying and performance.
Perform routine cleaning of the paint booth, spray guns, line equipment, and work areas.
Monitor chemical and material levels and maintain appropriate stock of paints, masking supplies, and consumables.
Assist with material movement as needed, including operation of the Raymond forklift (training provided).
Support efficient production flow by coordinating with team members on part staging, timing, and equipment readiness.
Follow all safety procedures when working with chemicals, paints, and equipment.
Wear required PPE, including respirators or masks when necessary.
Immediately report hazards, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support paint line operations and production schedules.