Industrial Painter - 2nd Shift

Innio•Waukesha, WI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Painter is a key member of the assembly operations unit, responsible for meeting critical paint requirements in engine production. The role prepares engines throughout all stages of the paint process, including washing, masking, painting, and final detailing, and maintains paint tools, systems, and related equipment. The position is fully on-site at INNIO’s Waukesha, Wisconsin location and works second shift, typically Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work other hours or shifts as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or relevant professional spray-paint experience.
Knowledge of required tools and equipment, including paint guns.
Ability to calibrate gauges and measuring equipment.
Comfort working at heights.
Ability to meet physical and cognitive demands, including lifting a minimum of 40 pounds.
Ability to wear a respirator.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours or shifts.

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Team-oriented and accountable for team success, business objectives, decisions, and outcomes.
Ability to adapt and handle multiple tasks.
High attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Paint engine types and parts according to engineering specifications to prepare them for customer shipment.
Complete paint inspection reports and document non-conformities to support root cause analysis and assembly-process improvements.
Perform basic assembly-related repairs when non-conformances are found during final inspection.
Operate paint wash booth start-up and shutdown processes and ensure booth temperatures and safety resets are functioning.
Control the paint gun during painting, following cleaning procedures and adjusting gun fluid as required.
Track inventory of gun parts, consumables, and other materials used in the area.
Manage the 2KS system to introduce paint throughout the lines and troubleshoot as needed.
Follow work instructions to identify engine parts that must be masked before painting.
Detail engines by hand-painting raised lettering, performing touch-ups, and applying grease to necessary exposed parts.
Maintain the paint kitchen by identifying correct motor pressures and ensuring adequate inventory of paints, solvents, and catalyst.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on paint and wash systems to support optimal operation and alignment with manufacturer specifications.