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Industrial Wet Painter 1st shift

Rice Lake Weighing Systems
Rice, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Essential Job Functions And Major Tasks

  • Inspect parts prior to painting to ensure quality product
  • Read the manufacturing documentation to ensure part is painted to specification
  • Ensure that all parts are cleaned, dust-free and paint is applied correctly
  • Clean paint equipment and booth
  • Ensure proper hanging of parts on part trees/carts
  • Operate the overhead crane as needed
  • Paint parts using a paint gun
  • Work in a manner in which quality of work and safety while performing work are top priorities
  • Notify direct supervisor of any equipment or tooling that is damaged or not working properly
  • Maintain accurate records of time and quantities, etc.
  • Operate Forklift as needed within department
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

  • Continuous lifting and carrying items under 10 pounds such as a paint gun
  • Continuous handling, gripping and use of fine finger movements with paint gun
  • Continuous standing and walking around paint booth
  • Continuous use of near vision, color and depth perception during painting process
  • Frequent lifting of items between 10 – 50 pounds such as powder paint boxes
  • Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and part trees
  • Frequent reaching above and below shoulder while painting
  • Frequent bending, stooping, crouching and twisting while painting
  • Frequent reading, writing and verbal communication in regard to the painting process and manufacturing documentation
  • Work is inside a manufacturing environment with frequent noise, powder dust, and thermal energy from the paint oven. Environment can be slippery, congested, hot and humid
  • PPE required for this position includes safety shoes, safety glasses, positive air hood, and gloves

Minimum Qualifications And Prerequisites

Education and Experience

Two to Three years industrial or automotive painting experience

Skills And Abilities

  • Working knowledge of the practices, materials, methods, and tools of the painting trade
  • Ability to read manufacturing documentation
  • Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Good communications skills

Other Job-related Requirements

No current restrictions prohibiting lifting of up to 50 pounds

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers a state-of-the-art benefits package including a near-site no-cost health center, competitive wages, great working conditions, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, 401k with generous company match, and wellness benefit programs.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.

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