Job Description

Spray Painter

Day-to-day: Sand, mask, and spray paint industrial units and components; prepare surfaces, check paint viscosity, monitor equipment pressures, inspect for missed areas, maintain spray booth and equipment

You'll bring: High school diploma or GED; previous industrial, manufacturing, or automotive spray-painting experience; ability to obtain medical clearance for respirator use; work authorization without sponsorship; within 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI

Good fit if: Six or more months spray-painting experience; knowledge of industrial airless and air pressure painting systems

About Client: The Client is a multinational power management company. It has grown to become a global leader in providing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power solutions for a wide range of industries. The company's products and services are designed to improve energy efficiency, enhance safety, and enable sustainable solutions for its customers. Client operates in various sectors, including electrical systems and components, power distribution and control, vehicle and aerospace solutions, hydraulic systems and components, and industrial automation.

Rate: $28.20/Hr

Job Description:

• The Spray Painter sands, cleans, masks, and paints all Terra-Tran units, Power Units, field returns, and fabricated components which require final finishing. All units must be painted before final inspection.

In this function you will:

• Prepare all surfaces to be sprayed properly. This includes bare metal areas and the proper sanding, feather edging of previously painted surfaces. All in-house rework and field returns are painted in this booth.
• Be knowledgeable as to what bushings and associated transformer accessories must be masked to prevent them from being painted.
• Check the Bills of Material for correct color and specified mull thickness. Record serial number of units repainted and affixed to the unit for identification.
• Adjust and periodically check all pump pressures, heater temperatures, air and fluid pressures to maintain the best possible spraying application condition.
• Paint viscosity at the beginning of the shift and at mid-shift, use a Zahn cup and stopwatch to check paint viscosities when required.
• Check and maintain proper fluid and air pressure in pressure pots used for spraying all special colors.
• Check units with great care to ensure that no areas have been missed.
• Change filters and maintain cleanliness of spray booth associates floor areas on a scheduled basis.
• Clean and lubricate all spray guns at the end of the shifts.
• Become certified to wear a personal respirator.
• Clean and maintain personal respirator on a scheduled basis.
• Procure all paints from Paint Room as needed, using hand cart and barrel truck.
• Operate 15,000 lb. electric walker to move smaller units into paint booth.
• Coordinate with crane operator all moves of large units in and out of the spray booth.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) is required.
• Previous industrial, manufacturing, or automotive spray-painting experience
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air pressure painting
• Minimum of six (6) months previous spray-painting experience is preferred

Position Criteria:

• Ability to obtain and maintain medical clearance for respirator use required for the painting operation.

About ApTask:

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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What happens after you apply.

1. 1. Verified profile

   Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.

2. 2. Recruiter calibration call

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3. 3. Client interview

   If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.

4. 4. Offer + onboarding

   On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask. Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.

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