Wet Coat Painter

Full‑Time • Hourly • On‑Site • Day Shift (5:00am–3:30pm Monday to Thursday, Overtime on Friday as needed)

We are seeking a skilled Wet Coat Painter to operate electrostatic painting equipment and ensure high‑quality finishes on metal workpieces. This role uses cone, disk, and nozzle‑type electrostatic systems to apply negatively charged paint particles to positively charged parts. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, safety‑focused, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Painting & Equipment Operation

• Operate wet coat spray equipment, adjusting valves and monitoring gauges to maintain proper pressure and paint flow.
• Readjust spray patterns and pressures to correct coating flaws and maintain consistent quality.
• Mix paint to specification using a viscometer and adjust for environmental changes.
• Measure paint thickness to maintain consistent 2–5 mil coverage.
• Identify color codes and anticipate upcoming color changes.
• When not actively painting, assist powder coat line by:
  • Prepare parts for painting; hang parts using correct hooks and proper spacing.
  • Inspect painted workpieces for sags, runs, or missed areas.
  • De‑hang and stack finished parts to prevent damage

Safety & Maintenance

• Monitor and record booth manometer readings; replace filters as needed.
• Safely operate hoists, forklifts, and power buggies to move materials and finished products.
• Handle tools, machinery, chemicals, and equipment with care and attention.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in industrial painting or electrostatic systems preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Able to operate hand tools, air‑powered tools, and hoists.
• Comfortable performing pH and chemical concentration testing.
• Strong basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to compute ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Able to follow verbal, written, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine production issues with practical reasoning.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands/arms for the full 10‑hour shift.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching required.
• Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass a respirator fit test and be comfortable wearing a respirator.
• Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Work environment ranges from moderate to loud; hearing protection required in certain areas.
• Exposure to chemicals such as acid wash, paint thinner, lacquer‑based paints, and cleaners.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay wage: $21.00 / hour
• 9 paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off - Accrues at a rate of 4 weeks per year to start
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Excellent Benefits Package for Full Time Employees that starts the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire date including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Accidental, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
  • Legal Insurance
• Retirement Planning - 401(k) plan including Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

 

 

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.
Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates’ legal right to work in the U.S.
Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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