Industrial Painter - 1st Shift

Wenger Corporation is a privately‑held, leading manufacturer of high‑quality music education, performing arts and athletic products.

To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best‑in‑class, family‑friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team.
Our flexible options include four 10‑hour shifts and overtime Fridays
. And when the unexpected does arise, we’ll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most. Wenger’s cultural commitment to flexibility, consistency and work‑life balance adds a bit of predictability to an unpredictable world.

Wenger Corporation is seeking an Industrial Powder Coat Painter to contribute to the success of Wenger Corporation’s corporate strategy of providing an exceptional customer experience by preparing company products for application of powder coatings utilizing automated and manual equipment, conducting quality checks, and maintaining equipment.

• Ability to successfully operate:
  • Automated electro‑static paint equipment (required or preferred)
  • Handheld paint gun
  • Hoppers
  • Booth collection system
  • Computer
  • Ovens
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Scales
  • Dimensional measurement equipment (electronic and manual)
  • Color measurement equipment
  • Light booth
  • Paint conveyor
• Ability to use a respirator and a capability to re‑certify for respirator use annually (required)
• Ability to read checklists, paint codes, safety logs, and other documents (required)
• Basic computer skills (required)
• Willingness to learn and train in multiple areas (required)
• 6‑month demonstrated success using electrostatic powder and liquid painting systems (preferred)
• Knowledge of basic chemistry (preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

• Preparing and coating a variety of surfaces including steel, aluminum, other shop‑coated metal, uncoated metal, finished hardware, accessories and other surfaces as specified or batch booth according to specification.
• Cleaning powder coat booth and guns at the end of shift and/or during color changes.
• Performing required quality checks including 1st piece, in‑process, and final inspections.
• Observing output from the processes (loading, pretreatment, painting, unloading, and packaging) to ensure conformance to product specification.
• Performing preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Masking product from paint by various methods.
• Reporting machine breakdown, assisting in repair of broken or defective equipment, and assisting with the installation of new equipment.
• Maintaining accurate paint inventory records.
• Providing support to line operators.
• Maintaining a clean work area.
• Plugging and masking of parts as needed.
• English proficiency is required for this manufacturing position to ensure safety compliance and fulfillment of operational needs. The candidate must be able to speak, read and understand English in order to follow equipment instructions, understand safety protocols and respond to emergency situations. Strong English skills are also necessary for communicating with team members, supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth production processes and to maintain quality standards.
• Physical demands include continuously sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, occasionally kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending, twisting/turning, climbing ladders/stairs, using hands and fingers to operate machines, reaching with hands and arms, and repetitive motion on a keyboard. The team member may continuously be required to lift, move, push/pull up to and over 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision and an ability to adjust focus.

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• 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

* This information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary depending on location. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

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Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affymative Action Employer. All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply.