Electric Machinery Company LLC., a division of WEG Electric

Minneapolis, MN

Position: Assembler/Painter - 1st shift

Team: Assembly

Primary Objective of Position:

A Painter is responsible for the preparation and painting of parts and materials from beginning to finish coat. A Painter works within internal and external specification standards to achieve a high quality final product.

Pay Types:

Voluntary weekday and weekend overtime.

Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Full-time (Union)

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Mixes and prepares painting materials, such as filler, primer, paint varnish enamel, lacquer, epoxies and other similar materials.
• Prepares parts to be painted by cleaning, sandblasting, filling washing, shellacking and priming.
• Reviews specifications from manufacturing information sheets, order forms and government specifications.
• Paints with appropriate spray gun or brush.
• Responsible for scheduling, maintaining accurate shelf life inventories, auditing paint inventories, and other duties related to paint classification in a timely, accurate and safe manner.
• Works in other areas of the Assembly Team Matrix, may assemble parts and machinery, procure lumber, shipping cartons, shipping supplies and tools. May prepare and package shipments in boxes, skids or crates.
• Completes necessary QA/Customer documentation.
• Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
• Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• High School degree or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year commercial painting experience.
• Ability to be certified in overhead and Jib crane operation and forklift operation.
• Ability to use thickness gauges and viscosity meters
• Ability to wear a respirator while painting.
• Knowledge of liquid measurements and basic math.

Skills Matrix:

The Painter position is part of the Assembly Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Assembly Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Assembly Team.

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.
• Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
• Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
• Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available immediately
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Company provided uniforms (laundered)
• Company reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Safety Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking