Painter Trainee / Powder Painter

Location: Beaver Dam, WI
Department: Powder Paint
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour (Higher starting wage may be considered based on experience.)

Launch Your Career in Powder Coating!

Ad-Tech Industries is looking for motivated individuals to join our Powder Paint Department as a Painter Trainee / Powder Painter. No previous powder coating experience is required-we're willing to train the right candidate!

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing high-quality finished products, and are looking for a stable career with opportunities to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Powder Painter, you'll help produce high-quality finished parts by applying powder coating to products on a moving paint line. Responsibilities include:

• Apply powder coating using handheld spray equipment.


• Read and interpret work orders, paint codes, and production instructions.


• Inspect parts before and after painting to ensure quality standards are met.


• Monitor paint coverage and identify defects such as light paint, heavy paint, or contamination.


• Adjust equipment as needed to maintain consistent quality.


• Clean and maintain paint equipment and work area.


• Safely handle materials and follow all company safety procedures.


• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Assist in other departments as production needs require.


• Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• Previous manufacturing or painting experience is helpful but not required.


• Willingness to learn and receive on-the-job training.


• Strong attention to detail and quality.


• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.


• Dependable with a strong work ethic.


• Team player with a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

This position requires employees to:

• Stand for most of the shift.


• Frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.


• Frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive arm and hand movements.


• Use handheld spray equipment throughout the shift.


• Work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.


• Have good vision, depth perception, balance, and coordination.

Work Environment

This position works in a powder coating environment where employees wear required personal protective equipment, including:

• Tyvek suit


• Respirator and/or air hood


• Gloves


• Other required PPE

Candidates must successfully complete and pass a respirator medical evaluation before working in the painting department.

Why Join Ad-Tech Industries?

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• Company-paid Life Insurance


• Opportunities for advancement


• On-the-job training


• Stable, growing manufacturing company

If you're ready to start a rewarding career in manufacturing and learn a valuable trade, apply today and become part of the Ad-Tech Industries team!

Post offer pre-employment drug test required.