3rd Shift Paint Line Associate - $2 Shift Premium!
DANE MANUFACTURING COMPANY•Waunakee, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Paint Line Associate is responsible for preparing, hanging, loading, and unloading metal parts on an automated powder coating line. This role ensures parts are properly staged, handled, and finished to meet quality standards and production schedules. The Loader/Unloader works closely with painters, quality inspectors, and material handlers to maintain efficient workflow through the coating process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or finishing environment is a plus.
- Experience with powder coating or automated finishing lines desirable but not required (on-the-job training provided).
- Understanding of basic powder coating line processes (loading, coating, curing, unloading).
- Ability to read and follow work orders, job travelers, and loading diagrams.
- Attention to detail to ensure proper part orientation, spacing, and handling.
- Good manual dexterity and stamina for repetitive lifting and handling of parts.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
- Basic communication skills for reporting issues and coordinating with team members.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with powder coating or automated finishing lines
Responsibilities
- Load metal parts onto the automated conveyor line according to work orders and racking diagrams.
- Secure, hang, and space parts to ensure proper coverage during the powder coating process.
- Unload finished parts from the line, inspect for defects, and stage them for packaging, assembly, or shipment.
- Handle parts carefully to prevent scratches, dents, or coating damage.
- Assist with masking, plugging, or prepping parts prior to loading when required.
- Work with quality control to identify and report coating defects or nonconformances.
- Maintain accurate counts and ensure correct parts are loaded/unloaded according to schedules.
- Keep work area clean, organized, and stocked with necessary tools and materials.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques and use of PPE.
- Support production flow by communicating issues, shortages, or equipment concerns to supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support packaging or finishing operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
