Painter - Wet

Steel Craft•Hartford, WI

5d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Steel Craft Team – Bring Precision, Color, and Craftsmanship to Every Part You Paint! We’re looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on Wet Painter to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. You’ll use a hand-held spray gun to apply high-quality coatings to metal parts and assemblies on the conveyor line—ensuring every piece meets our customers’ exact standards. Why Choose Steel Craft? Opportunities for career growth and advancement Competitive compensation and benefits package

Requirements

Must have high school or equivalent
Minimum 1 year wet paint experience
Attention to detail so that all surfaces are covered, there are no paint runs, etc.
Good math skills needed
Safe and efficient handling of materials is imperative
Experience with a high volume low pressure pot, airless spray guns, enamels, epoxies and urethanes
Must have and wear protective gear designated for the Department and job.
Must be able to stand for all or most of a regular work shift as well as reach, bend and stoop.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Must have visual acuity; ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Spray paints parts with finishes such as enamels, epoxies and urethane enamels
Review product entering booth for coatability and that masking has been completed.
Responsible for mixing and cleanup of paint
Gather information from line coordinator regarding application of each paint (milage requirement, etc)
Responsible for maintenance of equipment and paint area
Ensure that all products going out the door have a top quality paint finish
Must be able to set-up, clean and adjust equipment as well as mix paint
Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems at paint line
Maintain production rates and quality standards
Maintain a clean and safe work area

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