Painter - Powder

Steel Craft•Hartford, WI

3d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Steel Craft Team as an Industrial Powder Painter! As a Powder Painter, you will operate a hand-held spray gun to ensure complete paint coverage on hanging parts, metal materials, and sub-assemblies as they pass through the spray booth on a conveyor line. You will collaborate with a team to meet production targets and customer deadlines, all while maintaining high-quality standards. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team that takes pride in delivering high-quality products, apply now!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
6 months of experience in industrial paint with a solid work history in a manufacturing environment.
Basic knowledge of painting techniques and color matching.
Experience with Electrostatic paint equipment.
Ability to prevent cross-contamination during painting.
Knowledge of paint gun set-up.
Ability to read and understand work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.
Basic knowledge of handling hazardous waste materials related to paint.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Must be able to stand, walk, and use hands to handle objects or tools.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move from place to place.
Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in production painter position or proven skills for position.
Must possess knowledge of powder coating applications and techniques.
Must possess mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience with powder painting applications and techniques
Knowledge/experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of paint guns/equipment

Responsibilities

Make proper adjustments to colors on paint guns to meet customer specifications.
Use correct paint gun techniques for consistency, density, and quality.
Apply coatings to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces using spray gun.
Detect color differences, including shades or brightness variations.
Ensure products entering the booth are coatable and that masking has been completed.
Identify and troubleshoot any issues at the paint line.
Inspect finished surfaces for conformance to specifications.
Maintain production rates and uphold quality standards.
Check and identify worn parts on spray guns to ensure proper function.
Perform regular maintenance on paint guns, including cleaning and adjustments.
Set up paint guns accurately and properly.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in line with good housekeeping practices.
Follow company policies, safety standards, and quality procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid-Time Off: Vacation, PTO / Sick Leave, Shut-down Pay, Company Observed Paid Holidays, and a Paid Volunteer Day
Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan
Over 85% employer paid medical insurance premium, plans with low deductibles, and wellness incentives
Health Savings Account company annual contributions
Company paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and more
Low cost Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance coverage
A competitive 401(K) Plan with a maximum 4% employer contribution match
Paid Parental Leave (Maternity/Paternity)
Discounted Day Care Assistance
Pet Insurance
Identify Theft Insurance
Wellness Incentive
Corporate Discount Program
Fun and engaging employee activities, events, outings, and more