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Paint Technician I (2nd Shift)

Mercury Marine · Fond du Lac, WI

Posted Jul 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a defect or problem with a part before it moved further down the line.

attention to detail and willingness to flag issues rather than let them pass

Tell me about a time you had to work fast to keep up with a production line without cutting corners on quality.

ability to balance speed and quality under line pace pressure

Describe a time you had to handle or take care of tools and equipment that weren't just yours, like shared shop equipment.

sense of ownership and responsibility for shared equipment

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker about how a task should be done on the line. How did you handle it?

ability to work in a team setting without letting friction slow production

Technical

Walk me through how you'd prep a part for painting, from the moment it comes to your station to when it's ready to hang.

whether the candidate actually understands the sequence of sanding, masking, and hanging, not just the words

Have you ever worked on a line where quality checks happen at set intervals? How did you keep track of when to inspect and what you were looking for?

familiarity with structured inspection routines versus just eyeballing work occasionally

What does 5S mean to you, and how have you kept a work area organized in a past job?

real familiarity with lean workplace organization standards versus reciting a buzzword

Have you worked around chemicals, solvents, or paint fumes before? What safety steps did you take?

awareness of PPE and safety habits relevant to a paint booth environment

Situational

If you noticed paint runs or bubbles on a batch of parts after they came out of the booth, what would you do first?

whether they know salvage-type steps like sanding and finesse work, and whether they escalate or just fix it silently

This is a second shift role. What's your experience working evenings or nights, and how do you manage your energy and focus during that shift?

realistic assessment of shift adjustment and attendance reliability

If your masking tape supply ran low in the middle of a run and parts were backing up, what would you do?

problem-solving and communication under a bottleneck rather than freezing or letting quality slip

If you found yourself falling behind on a batch near the end of shift, would you speed up, ask for help, or flag it to your supervisor? Walk me through your thinking.

judgment about when to push through versus when to communicate a problem

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Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview : As a Paint Technician I, you will join a dynamic team of the company's winning culture by supporting the Mercury Marine values of: Integrity, Customer Centricity, Product & Service Leadership, Sustainability, and Employee Engagement through the production of high quality inboard and outboard marine engines. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions: • Perform operations to prepare parts for painting such as sorting, sanding, masking, and hanging. • Sort parts subsequent to paint and perform salvage-type operations such as sanding and finesse. • Perform inspection common to the classification at required intervals. • Maintain a clean and organized work area, following safety and 5S standards. • Quality and quantity of products with the completion of all tasks. • Responsible for equipment, including tools and the product. • Adhere to company policies and procedures. The hiring rate for this position is $26.26, hourly. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k, Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. Why Brunswick: Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards ! About Mercury Marine Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com. Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. For more information about EEO laws, - click here Brunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify . Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942. All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers . If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com . #Brunswick Corporation - Mercury Marine

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