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Industrial Spray Painter – (Pneumatic Prep & Metal Finishing)
$21.00 - $26.00/hr • Richfield, WI Area • 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) Join a highly stable green-tech manufacturer operating a clean, modern facility with a 40-year history of zero layoffs Work a consistent, predictable daytime schedule in an employee-friendly environment free of workplace drama
- EXPERIENCE 1 Years of Hands-on Paint Spray Gun and Pneumatic Air Tool Operation
- SKILLS Industrial Metal Surface Prep, Primer & Liquid Paint Application, Paint Booth Safety
- COMP $21.00 to $26.00 per hour (Based on experience) Full Corporate Benefits
- SCHEDULE 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday – Friday (No Weekends)
- LOCATION Greater Richfield, WI area (100% Onsite)
- STABILITY Requires a solid work history with past roles averaging 3 years of tenure
- AUTH US Citizen or Green Card Holder required
If you are tired of unpredictable production schedules, fluctuating hours, or the stress of seasonal layoffs, this is the permanent career home you have been looking for. Our client is a premier, financially rock-solid industrial manufacturer that has thrived in the Washington County area for over 40 years without ever experiencing a layoff. They build environmentally friendly products that cut pollution and fuel costs—systems that literally pay for themselves in under two years, ensuring consistent, recession-proof market demand.
The company operates a very clean, modern, and well-ventilated manufacturing facility. They pride themselves on maintaining a family-friendly, politics-free culture where team members are respected and treated like people, not numbers. This role offers a steady, desirable Monday-through-Friday day shift, letting you balance a rewarding trade career with plenty of time for your family and personal life.
What You Will Be Doing
- Utilizing pneumatic air tools and sanding equipment to clean, deburr, and prepare raw fabricated metal surfaces for paint adhesion
- Setting up, mixing, and applying high-quality primers and industrial liquid coatings to metal products inside a dedicated spray paint booth
- Regulating spray gun pressure, fluid flow, and fan patterns to ensure an even, consistent finish free of runs, sags, or thin spots
- Performing routine cleanings and basic preventative maintenance on spray guns, hoses, and paint booth filtration systems
- Inspecting completed parts to ensure they meet visual quality standards before moving to final assembly or shipping
- Adhering to all shop safety protocols, including the proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and respirator safety
What We Are Looking For
- Spray Gun Foundation: 1 or more years of professional experience operating industrial paint spray guns (liquid/wet paint environments preferred)
- Pneumatic Skills: 1 years of experience safely using pneumatic air tools for material preparation or finishing work
- Proven Longevity: A rock-solid, stable employment history with a track record of holding individual positions for 3 or more consecutive years
- Reliability: A dedicated, punctual professional who values showing up on time for a consistent Monday-Friday shift
- Requirements: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable 45-minute commute of the Richfield / Germantown area
Salary : $21 - $26