Painter

Wildeck, Inc•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

The Painter sprays manufactured product surfaces with protective materials, including thinner-based or water-based paint, under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor. The role is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and is full-time and non-exempt. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wildeck is a 100% employee-owned subsidiary of Holden Industries and a U.S. manufacturer of industrial steel work platforms, vertical lifts, rideable material lifts, safety guarding products, industrial ladders, and crossovers. The company has served the distribution industry for almost 50 years.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds when turning parts over, depending on the part being painted.
Wear OSHA-approved safety shoes, safety glasses, a respirator, hearing protection, and a painter’s suit.

Responsibilities

Select the proper paint color and ensure paint is properly mixed.
Operate manual paint pumps for special colors or small-batch operations.
Paint oversize material in a manual spray booth, including power washing and drying.
Clean spraying equipment with solvent.
Maintain the paint exhaust filter system.