Industrial Powder Coating Finisher

Make an Impact as an Industrial Powder Coating Finisher

Based in Waukesha, WI, you’ll join Wildeck’s production team on second shift (Monday–Thursday, 3pm–1am) to ensure our steel platforms, lifts, and safety products look and perform their best. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you’ll prep, spray, and finish components using both solvent-based and powder coatings while keeping quality, safety, and efficiency front and center.

What a typical shift looks like

You clock in mid-afternoon, review the paint schedule, and confirm color selections for the next run. You mix coatings to spec, set up manual paint pumps for short runs or special colors, and stage oversize parts for the manual spray booth. After power washing and drying, you apply a consistent, protective finish—then flush and clean spray equipment with solvent to keep everything running smoothly. Throughout the evening, you monitor and maintain the paint exhaust filter system, communicate with teammates, and document your work. Before heading out, you tidy your area and prep what’s needed for the following day.

Your core responsibilities

• Select correct colors and mix paints/coatings to specification.
• Operate manual paint pumps for small-batch and special-color jobs.
• Spray oversize parts in a manual booth; power wash and dry as needed.
• Clean spray equipment using solvent and perform routine upkeep.
• Maintain the paint exhaust filter system for optimal performance.
• Pitch in with related tasks as production needs evolve.

What you bring

• High school diploma/GED, or 6–12 months of relevant painting experience/training.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs; occasionally more than 100 lbs when rotating large parts.
• PPE-ready: OSHA-approved safety shoes, safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, and painter’s suit are required.
• Clear communication and solid teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Industrial & Commercial Painting.

Where you’ll work

• Location: Waukesha, WI
• Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor
• Hours: Monday – Thursday, 3pm – 1am

Legal classification

**POSITION TYPE:

** Full-time, non-exempt

About Wildeck

Wildeck, a Holden Industries subsidiary, is a 100% employee‑owned company and the largest U.S. maker of industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines), vertical lifts (VRCs), rideable material lifts (RML), guarding products, ladders, crossovers, and more. For nearly 50 years, we’ve delivered high-quality solutions to the distribution industry.

Total rewards

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package: three medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, identity protection, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, continuing education, generous PTO, and nine paid holidays. Retirement benefits include our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a 401(k). The company contributes to the ESOP annually based on profitability—giving every employee-owner the opportunity to influence results and share in success.