Spray Painter - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Wenger Corporation is seeking a Spray Painter to perform all phases of production finishing and painting across its product lines while consistently meeting established conformance requirements. The role includes preparing and priming surfaces, applying finishes and paint, completing touch-up work, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. The Spray Painter also leads preventative maintenance activities in the wet paint area and trains others on correct maintenance methods and frequencies. The position is based at Wenger Corporation’s Corporate Headquarters in Owatonna, Minnesota. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 3:25 p.m. to 3:35 a.m., and Thursday, 3:25 p.m. to 9:05 p.m. The role requires English proficiency to follow equipment instructions and safety protocols, respond to emergencies, and communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments. The work involves frequent standing, walking, reaching, and handling equipment, as well as occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, and climbing ladders or stairs. The team member may be required to lift, move, push, or pull up to and over 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Demonstrated high-level organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to stand for a considerable amount of time.
- Ability to reach and bend to apply coatings at all angles.
- Ability to occasionally lift 40-pound containers.
- Ability to speak, read, and understand English to follow equipment instructions and safety protocols, respond to emergencies, and communicate with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with wood finishing, including sanding, prepping, staining, and sealing wood products.
- Experience painting wood, steel, and aluminum products.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects at once.
- Experience with equipment for mixing and painting methods.
Responsibilities
- Review work assignments, special instructions, and other documentation to plan work.
- Prepare surfaces for finishing to produce a quality, durable finish that meets conformance requirements.
- Prime surfaces with materials appropriate to the product line and clean, wash, and sand primed areas before painting.
- Communicate issues or problems to the Cell Lead or Production Manager.
- Finish surfaces according to established specifications, including touch-up work.
- Lead preventative maintenance activities throughout the wet paint area.
- Train others in the correct methods and frequencies of maintenance.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- Generous profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and DCFSA spending accounts
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
