POWDER COAT PAINTER -- SPECIALITY TRANSFORMERS (3rd Shift)

WEG Transformers USA•Washington, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

The Powder Coat Painter performs powder coating work on transformer tanks using both automatic and manual sections of the paint system. The role involves monitoring environmental-room conditions and paint supplies, adjusting paint-system settings, maintaining clean and safe equipment, moving parts through the conveyor, and cleaning and replenishing chemical tanks. This is a third-shift position in Washington, Missouri. The position requires prior machinery-operation experience, the ability to work overtime as needed, and occasional lifting of objects weighing more than 60 pounds. Candidates must be able to read and interpret common written materials, perform basic math, and work from technical drawings or layouts. The successful candidate will complete a talent assessment, interview, drug screen, and background check. This is a safety-sensitive position, and the drug screen includes THC. Permanent U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

  • Prior experience operating machinery.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing over 60 pounds, including moving steel and pallets.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand common vocabulary.
  • Ability to calculate basic math, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, plans, layouts, and/or templates.
  • Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington, Missouri.
  • Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Successful completion of a talent assessment, interview, drug screen, and background check.
  • The drug screen for this safety-sensitive position includes THC.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years of prior manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform powder coat painting in both the automatic and manual sections of the paint system.
  • Check humidity and temperature in the environmental room and ensure sufficient paint is stored there.
  • Set and adjust atomizing, flow rate, voltage, feed hopper, and powder pumps at the control consoles for the manual and automatic systems.
  • Keep the system clean to support efficiency and safety.
  • Load and unload parts on and off the conveyor, and start and set up the conveyor as required.
  • Clean and replenish tanks with chemicals.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting after 30 days.
  • 401(k) with match.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Bonus plan (pro-rated).
  • Flexible spending accounts.
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