What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter (2nd Shift) position at Palmer Hamilton, LLC?
Description
Job Description: Powder Coat Painter
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Elkhorn, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Paint Line Supervisor
Position Summary
Palmer Hamilton is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Powder Coat Painter to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality paint coverage of metal components within our production line. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, team-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Palmer Hamilton is a recognized leader in providing turnkey, tailored, and design-forward spaces for the K–12 education market, with a focus on enhancing student engagement through innovative environments. Our dynamic and dedicated team of over 100 employees is driven by a culture of respect, collaboration, and pride in craftsmanship.
Job Description: Powder Coat Painter
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Elkhorn, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Paint Line Supervisor
Position Summary
Palmer Hamilton is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Powder Coat Painter to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality paint coverage of metal components within our production line. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, team-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full and even powder coat coverage of all materials entering the spray booth.
- Perform timely and efficient paint color changes to support production flow.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the paint booth and surrounding work areas in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards.
- Assist conveyor line loaders as needed to maintain line continuity.
- Inspect raw materials for defects and report any issues to the supervisor before parts progress to the next production stage.
- Monitor and communicate paint inventory levels to avoid production delays due to supply shortages.
- Identify parts accurately and understand which components complete each model or assembly.
- Read and interpret inventory move tickets to ensure proper part handling and placement.
- Accurately count and verify parts being loaded onto the conveyor, ensuring alignment with move ticket quantities.
- Follow written and verbal instructions for properly hanging materials on the conveyor to ensure quality finishes and safe operations.
- Prior experience in powder coating or industrial painting preferred, but not required.
- Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Basic understanding of inventory systems and ability to read work orders or move tickets.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to participate in cross-functional tasks and contribute to team goals.
Palmer Hamilton is a recognized leader in providing turnkey, tailored, and design-forward spaces for the K–12 education market, with a focus on enhancing student engagement through innovative environments. Our dynamic and dedicated team of over 100 employees is driven by a culture of respect, collaboration, and pride in craftsmanship.