Powder Painter Weekend Shift
E.K. Machine, Fall River, WI, United States
Duration: Full Time
Job Title:
Powder Painter
Location:
Fall River, WI
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift:
Weekend Shift - Friday - Sunday; 12 Hour Shifts
About Us:
EK, based in Fall River, WI, is a fast-growing manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience in machining, fabrication, welding, powder coating, and power products. We operate four state-of-the-art plants, giving us the capacity and flexibility to serve a wide range of industries. We're proud to be a family-oriented company where every team member matters. At EK, you'll find a supportive environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
Join us and be part of a team that values quality, integrity, and community-while helping shape the future of manufacturing.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Birthday Off Paid
- Vacation - two weeks in your FIRST year!
- Paid Parental Leave
- Incentive Program.
- And much more!
Summary:
We are looking for a dependable Powder Painter to apply highquality powdercoat finishes on metal and manufactured parts. This role includes surface prep, operating powdercoating equipment, inspecting parts, and maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Responsibilities:
- Paint parts according to customer specs and internal quality standards.
- Apply powder to the correct mill thickness per paint line monitor or quality signoff sheet.
- Use film gauges, DeltaE meters, gloss meters, and visual checks to inspect parts.
- Keep powdercoating equipment clean and in proper working condition.
- Clean paint booths and spray guns to prevent color contamination.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and remove excess powder buildup.
- Follow paint line monitor instructions for correct powder color and application.
- Assist team members during downtime or when the line stops.
- Regularly clean and organize the workstation.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 6 months-1year of related experience preferred, or equivalent training
- Able to read and understand basic instructions, memos, and procedure manuals
- Able to write simple correspondence
- Comfortable communicating one-on-one with team members
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, factions, and decimals
- Able to follow detailed written or verbal instructions
- Able to solve routine problems in standard situations
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, and communicate
- Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Visual abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Work Environment
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
- Noise level is usually moderate
- All required PPE must be worn in designated areas; Safety is our top priority!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.