Painter in Mequon, Wisconsin at Super Steel

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn-key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled fullservice metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers’ overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Powder Coat Painter applies powder coating paint to products requiring high-grade finishes, ensuring the required coating thickness, color, and cosmetic requirements are consistently met.

Reports to the Blast, Paint and Assembly Supervisor

Essential Duties and Requirements:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

§ Shifts Available: 1st Shift (6:00AM – 2:30PM Monday – Friday) or 2nd Shift (2:30PM – 11:00PM, Monday – Friday), with optional OT available.

§ Responsible for applying powder coating paint to parts based on job orders, customer specifics, and other documents and verifies the documentation and specifications are correct and met.

§ Understands the powder coating process, efficiently operates the paint gun, and other operations and makes equipment adjustments as necessary and as trained to produce quality finish.

§ Determines material flow, and coating quality by performing visual inspections or by using mill-gauge.

§ Ensures the proper thickness and color is applied to all parts produced.

§ Ensures items are properly hung for safety, conductivity, line density as well as removed from hooks.

§ Cleans and properly maintains the paint booth, paint guns and other equipment between jobs. colors and following each shift.

§ Performs general and required clean-up duties of the equipment and surrounding areas – as required by Super Steel 7S practices.

§ May perform trained and approved basic material handling duties with the use of manual pallet jack and/or forklift* to move and stage materials (*will be trained and certified).

§ Adhere to all Super Steel and OSHA safety related work rules and procedures.

§ Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

§ High school diploma or general education (GED) and a minimum of two years of powder coating experience required.

§ Reliable

§ 2 or more years of previous experience in industrial powder coating painting required, preferably in a metal weld fabrication environment.

§ Ability to read and properly interpret blueprints, job orders, and customer specs.

§ Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

§ Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos.

§ Ability to properly clock in/out and complete all job-related paperwork.

§ Ability to effectively communicate with other employees of the organization.

Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement: As part of your benefits package at Super Steel LLC, you will be eligible for an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). The monthly pre-tax reimbursement amount is determined by your age, while your spouse will receive $272, and each child will receive $135. This arrangement allows you to choose a health insurance plan that best fits your needs and provides support for qualifying medical expenses not covered by your selected insurance. This flexibility empowers you to make informed decisions about your health care with the financial backing of the company. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Vision and Dental Insurance by Delta Dental. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, ADD&D, and Life Insurance. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): You will have the option to participate in a flexible spending account for health expenses. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid Holidays: You will receive 10 paid holidays each year, effective the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: You will be eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan starting on the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment.
• PTO: 80 (2 weeks) hours of PTO, accrued annually.