Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5am - 3:30pm

Description

Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products.

To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team. Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts and overtime Fridays. And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most. Wenger’s cultural commitment to flexibility, consistency and work-life balance adds a bit of predictability to an unpredictable world.

Wenger Corporation is seeking an Industrial Powder Coat Painter to contribute to the success of Wenger Corporation’s corporate strategy of providing an exceptional customer experience by preparing company products for application of powder coatings utilizing automated and manual equipment, conducting quality checks, and maintaining of equipment.

At a minimum, you’ll need:

Ability to successfully operate:
- Automated electro-static paint equipment (required or preferred)
- handheld paint gun
- hoppers
- booth collection system
- computer
- ovens
- vacuum cleaner
- scales
- dimensional measurement equipment (electronic and manual)
- color measurement equipment
- light booth
- paint conveyor
Use a respirator and ability to successfully re-certify for respirator use annually, required
Ability to read checklists, paint codes, safety logs, and other documents, required
Basic computer skills, required
Willingness to learn and train in multiple areas, required
6-months demonstrated success using electrostatic powder and liquid painting systems, preferred
Knowledge of basic chemistry, preferred
HS Diploma or GED, preferred

As a Powder Paint Line Operator, a typical day may include:

Preparing and coating a variety of surfaces including, steel, aluminum, and other shop coated metal, uncoated metal, finished hardware, accessories and other surfaces as specified or batch booth according to specification.
Cleaning powder coat booth and guns at the end of shift and/or during color changes.
Performing required quality checks including 1st piece, in-process, and final inspections.
Observing output from the processes (loading, pretreatment, painting, unloading, and packaging) to ensure conformance to product specification.
Performing Preventative Maintenance on equipment as required.
Masking product from paint by various methods.
Reporting machine breakdown, assisting in repair of broken or defective equipment, and assisting with the installation of new equipment.
Maintaining accurate paint inventory records.
Providing support to Line Operators
Maintaining a clean work area.
Plugging and masking of parts as needed.

Benefit offerings include:

Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

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