Factory Coating Specialist (1st Shift)

We don’t just sell lumber; we Supply. Happiness. Drexel is Team Member-owned and community-driven. With six retail hubs and three manufacturing plants across Wisconsin, we’ve been a Top Workplace every year since 2011. Why? Because we hire for heart and train for skill. When you join Team Blue, you aren't just a team member - you’re an owner.

As our Factory Coating Specialist, you bring custom doors to life through expert sanding and precision finishing. You masterfully operate spray guns to apply stain, paint, and clear coats, approaching complex orders with the finesse needed for a flawless, customer-specified result. With a winning attitude and physical grit, you are the essential link who transforms raw millwork into a polished, professional reality.

• Finishing Excellence: Expertly preps, sands, stains, paints, and clear-coats custom doors using specialized spray guns and machinery to deliver a flawless, customer-specified finish.
• Production Stamina: Maintains a steady pace of heavy-duty physical output, effectively maneuvering 50–100 lbs. repeatedly while standing, bending, and stretching throughout the duration of your shift.
• Team Communication: Critically solves problems and communicates effectively both one-on-one and within larger groups to ensure the team goes the extra mile to meet the builder's needs.
• Safety & Workplace Compliance: Operates all tools and equipment using proper ergonomic techniques to maintain a clean, organized, and zero-incident workspace.
• Work Order Fidelity: Demonstrates high attention to detail by interpreting complex work orders like a wizard, ensuring all components and fabrications perfectly match specifications through precise math and measurements.

• Finishing Excellence: Consistently produces doors that meet all surface and aesthetic standards (smooth sanding, uniform stain, and flawless paint/clear-coat coverage) on the first attempt.
• Production Consistency: Maintains a steady pace of physical output that meets the requirements of the production schedule. Minimizes downtime by transitioning smoothly between production orders.
• Safety Compliance: Operates all spray guns, machinery, and equipment using proper ergonomic techniques and PPE to ensure a zero-incident work environment.

The Wealth-Builder (Ownership)

• ESOP Shares: We don’t just work here; we own the place. You’ll earn a real stake in the company’s success.
• Profit Sharing: When Drexel wins, our team wins.
• 401k: A solid foundation for your long-term retirement goals.

Health & Well-Being

• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family "weather-proof."
• Fitness Reimbursements: Annual funds dedicated to your physical health and family activities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support when life gets complex.

Life & Legacy

• Immediate Paid Time Off: Start with Holiday and Vacation pay from day one.
• Scholarship Program: We’re invested in the next generation—educational support for the children of our team members.
• Annual Charity Match: We’ll double your impact on the causes you care about most.

The "Drexel" Lifestyle

• Birthday PTO: A paid day off to celebrate you.
• Product Discounts: Special pricing on the high-quality materials we sell.
• Plus More: A constant stream of "fun little perks" that make the yard a great place to be.

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