Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Why Work for Us?

We’re a family owned business serving the Midwest and beyond with custom quality sheet metal parts and assemblies for over four generations. When our great-grandfather started this company in Racine, WI making iron parts for pot belly stoves he never would have dreamed that Jensen’s would still be around 100 years later, growing and still fabricating metal but now with cutting edge fiber optic technology. Over the years, we have been proud to remain a part of the Racine community while expanding into the international market. At Jensen Metal Products we have long tenured employees. We offer a safe, clean working environment with state of the art, modern manufacturing and inspection equipment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Health, Dental and Vision plans are available
• Health Reimbursement: We provide a generous health reimbursement when you reach your out-of-pocket health insurance deductible
• 401(k) Matching: Company matches for participating employees up to 4%
• Holidays and Paid Time Off: We offer paid holidays and generous paid time off to support work-life balance
• Insurance Options: Disability and Life insurance options available
• Safety PPE Allowance: For safety footwear and prescription safety glasses
• Weekly Pay : Enjoy the convenience of receiving your pay on a weekly basis
• Profit Sharing : Available for eligible employees
• Team Events: We celebrate our employees dedication through social gatherings
• Employee Recognition: We celebrate and acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our team members
• Training and Development : We offer opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth

Position Summary

The Powder Coat Painter III will ensure that all components are produced/coated efficiently and are consistent with company established goals for quality and on-time performance. You will safely set up and operate powder application equipment including powder guns, hoppers, and powder booths while painting various shapes and sizes of steel and aluminum components on a moving conveyor line. You will be an expert in the department required to communicate well and train new employees. The ideal candidate will also have media blast experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure all parts are properly painted and work instructions are followed precisely
• Operate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
• Determine flow and coating quality by performing visual inspections
• Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations
• Ensure spray efficiencies are meeting KPI’s based on quoted levels
• Ensure that all components are produced/coated efficiently and are consistent with company established goals for quality and on-time performance
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout the facility
• Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment
• Ensure proper cleaning by removing waster powder and maintenance of equipment
• Train new associates powder coating operations and techniques
• Support media blast by operating abrasive blasting equipment to remove coatings, dirt, and other contaminants from surfaces, and prepare them for further treatment or finishing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment

• Safety is our top priority to minimize risk. The floor layout is designed to optimize workflow and efficiency, ensuring smooth movement of materials and products. Employees are expected to adhere to all safety protocols, including the use protective gear when required.

• Excellent communication skills
• High-energy
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced, job-shop environment
• Demonstrate ability to work independently without daily supervision
• Must be able to work M-TH, 5:30am-4:00pm. To meet the needs of the customer’s occasional overtime may be required. The company will try and give as much notice as possible.

Physical Demands

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials, and operating machinery
• Carrying & lifting 10 - 75 Pounds frequently
• Ability to endure hours exposed to heat
• Ability to move and transfer products with an overhead crane
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus
• Must be able to pass a general respirator medical evaluation

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in powder coating painting
• Experience as a mediablaster is a plus!
• Good knowledge of mechanics and repair of painting equipment
• Knowledge wash and pretreatments

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