Industrial Painter

Under the direction of the manufacturing supervisor, the painter sprays surfaces of manufactured products with protective material such as thinner based or water-based paint by performing the following duties.

• YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Verify paint requirements for orders.

Select proper color and assure that paint is properly mixed.

Set up painting equipment and make changes as needed.

Check for paint quality of finished product.

Maintain the spraying equipment and the paint exhaust filter system.

Lift heavy objects by hand, or with a power hoist / crane, or forklift.

Perform assigned duties following safe manufacturing processes and conform to shop safety rules.

Other duties may be assigned.

Follow good housekeeping practices in keeping the work area clean, works as a paint line attendant as required.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one-year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer skills as well as the ability to learn and operate in an ERP environment is required.

Read and understand shop drawings or prints.

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform basic calculations using a calculator.

Read and use a tape measure.

Basic computer skills in a windows environment / ERP system.

Demonstrates values of honesty and integrity, respect for others, teamwork and collaboration

Physical requirements include occasional move or lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Twisting, turning, grasping, reaching, pulling, and extended periods of standing.

The employee in this position must wear OSHA approved safety shoes with metatarsal guards, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirator, and painter’s suit.

Employee must be willing to work as needed, as well as any shift.

• OUR COMPANY

Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Wildeck is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, and is a 100% employee-owned company. Wildeck is the largest U.S. manufacturer of industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines), vertical lifts (VRCs), rideable material lifts (RML), safety guarding products, industrial ladders, crossovers, and more. We have been providing the highest quality products to the distribution industry for almost 50 years.

Wildeck provides employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Along with competitive compensation we offer three different health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, identity protection service, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, continuing education, generous paid-time-off and nine paid holidays.

Retirement plans include the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401k. Contributions to the ESOP are made by the Company annually based on profitability. One of the many benefits of being an employee-owned company is that our employees are our shareholders with the ability to directly impact the profitability of the company and share in the rewards.

You should be proficient in :

• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use :

• Paint Sprayer