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Painter - 2nd Shift

API Heat Transfer Career Center
Franklin, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026

As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 130 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance – from our innovative technologies to the people behind them.

Painter – Manufacturing

General ThermoDynamics (an API Heat Transfer Company)
Location: Franklin, WI
Job Type: Full‑Time
Shift:  2nd Shift - $2 Shift Premium


Job Summary

General ThermoDynamics is seeking a Painter to support production at our Franklin, WI manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing components to meet quality, safety, and customer standards in a fast‑paced industrial environment.


What You’ll Do

  • Prepare parts for paint by cleaning, sanding, masking, and inspecting surfaces
  • Apply industrial coatings using spray equipment, brushes, or rollers
  • Mix paint and coatings according to specifications
  • Inspect finished parts for coverage, color, and quality
  • Perform touch‑ups and rework as needed
  • Maintain paint booth, equipment, and work area
  • Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE use
  • Complete required production and quality documentation
  • Support production schedules and daily output goals

What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Prior experience in industrial or manufacturing painting preferred (entry‑level candidates may be considered)
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Basic math and measurement skills
  • Strong attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and stand for extended periods

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Able to stand, bend, twist, and reach throughout the shift
  • Able to work around paint fumes, noise, and production equipment
  • Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Why Work at General ThermoDynamics

  • Stable manufacturing environment
  • Safety‑focused culture
  • Team‑oriented workplace
  • Opportunity to grow within a global manufacturing organization

General ThermoDynamics / API Heat Transfer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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