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Paint Hanger - 1st Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a job where you worked in a hot, physically demanding environment for a full shift. How did you keep your pace up and stay safe?

whether the candidate has realistic expectations about sustained physical work in heat and can pace themselves without cutting corners

Have you ever worn a respirator, air hood, or other PPE that made breathing or moving harder? How did you handle it over a full shift?

comfort level with PPE requirements tied to the pulmonary function test for Painter II and III

Tell me about a time a machine or process wasn't running the way it should and you had to flag it or fix something small yourself.

initiative and basic troubleshooting instinct on the line

Tell me about a time you had to keep up a steady pace on a line while also checking quality. How did you balance speed and accuracy?

ability to juggle throughput demands with quality inspection responsibilities

What does keeping a clean, organized work area actually look like to you on a shift like this?

whether housekeeping and organization are habits, not just something they say they value

Technical

Walk me through how you would load and hang parts on a paint line so they get even coverage and don't bump into each other.

basic understanding of racking technique and attention to spacing that affects paint quality

What does 'proper rack breakdown and preparing for burn-off' mean to you, based on anything you've done in a paint or finishing line before?

whether they have real hands-on familiarity with powder coat line mechanics versus guessing

Have you used any root cause tools like 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA? Walk me through a time you used one to figure out why something kept going wrong.

depth of problem-solving experience valued for Painter III advancement

Have you worked with SAP, Oracle, or a similar ERP system to log counts, scrap, or inventory? What did you use it for?

familiarity with the systems used for tracking part counts and scrap reporting

Situational

Say you notice a part has a defect, maybe a dent or bad surface, right before it's about to go through the paint booth. What do you do?

whether they inspect proactively and know the reporting process instead of letting bad parts through

If you were unloading finished parts and noticed the count didn't match what was logged, what would you do before moving on?

attention to accurate recordkeeping and willingness to stop and resolve discrepancies rather than ignore them

If a new hire next to you kept hanging parts the wrong way even after you showed them once, what would you do?

patience and ability to train others to standard work, a Painter III expectation

If you saw a coworker not wearing their required PPE correctly, what would you do?

willingness to uphold safety standards even when it means an uncomfortable conversation

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The full job description

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? 1st Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM Pay: Painter I - $21.00/hour Painter II - $22.25/hour Painter III - $23.00/hour The Painter is expected to safely complete supervised powder coat paint established procedures, processes, or policies. Paint Hangers safely and efficiently load and unload raw parts from the paint line. The Paint Hangers are expected to move efficiently and safely with the end result being a ready to use part or assembly.  Paint I - Major Responsibilities    • Loading, transferring, and unloading of parts on and/or from paint line   • Process each part by hanging/racking to paint application  • Inspect quality of parts before and after finishing process      • Perform work duties in a safe manner and in accordance with policy (including wearing required proper personal protective equipment, work habits and performing appropriate housekeeping duties)  • Constantly work in a constantly high heat environment  • Inspect quality of parts before and after finishing process        • Exchange and break down racks and prepare for burn-off  • Maintain proper counts  • Report all scrap                                                                                          • Perform stock handling duties as required     • Maintain a clean work environment   Painter II - Major Responsibilities: • Perform cleaning and other preliminary operations to prepare materials for coating • Perform painting operation in paint booth • Assist with maintaining of paint equipment Painter III - Major Responsibilities: • Perform work duties in a safe manner and in accordance with policy (including wearing required proper personal protective equipment, work habits and performing appropriate housekeeping duties) • Perform painting process in painting system watching for appropriate paint coverage and quality coatings for parts. • Flex across different products / areas to support business needs. • Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work. Painter I - Minimum Job Requirements   • High School diploma or equivalent  • 0-2 years of experience  • Detail oriented and organized  Painter II - Minimum Job Requirements • Painter I requirements • Able to pass a pulmonary function test to ensure they are able to wear an air hood. Painter III - Minimum Job Requirements: • 2 years of experience in a powder coat painting environment and able to pass a pulmonary function test. (PPE requirement) Preferred Job Requirements: • Demonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.) • Demonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work. • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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