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Paint Hanger - 1st Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This job is in a constant high-heat environment. How have you handled hot or physically demanding work before?

What they are checking: Whether they know what they're signing up for and can stay safe and steady in the heat.

Tell me about a job where you did the same task many times a day. How did you keep your work quality up?

What they are checking: Consistency during repetitive work, where most mistakes happen late in a shift.

How do you keep your work area clean and organized on a busy line?

What they are checking: Housekeeping habits, which the posting lists as part of the duties.

What would you do

You notice parts coming off the line with thin or uneven coating. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about quality instead of passing bad parts along.

The line is moving fast and you're falling behind. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help or flag the problem rather than skipping steps or hanging parts badly.

The shift is Monday to Thursday, 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. How will you make sure you're there on time every day?

What they are checking: Reliability on an early ten-hour shift.

About the work

What would you look for when inspecting a part before it goes into powder coat?

What they are checking: Attention to defects like dirt, rust or damage that ruin the finish.

Why does it matter how a part is hung on the rack for powder coating?

What they are checking: Basic understanding that hanging affects coverage, grounding and finish quality.

What personal protective equipment would you expect to wear on a paint line, and why?

What they are checking: Taking PPE seriously, which the posting stresses for this job.

How would you lift and move heavy or awkward parts safely all shift?

What they are checking: Body mechanics and safe handling that prevent strain injuries in repetitive loading work.

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

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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