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Painter - 2nd Shift (M-Th)

Donaldson · Baldwin, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The posting mentions compliance paperwork for environmental and quality. Why does that paperwork matter, and how do you keep it accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they see environmental and quality records as real requirements with legal weight, not busywork.

This shift runs Monday to Thursday, 3:15 in the afternoon to 1:15 in the morning. How will that schedule work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can sustain a late ten-hour shift without attendance problems.

Tell me about a time you found a finish defect after the parts had already moved on. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own their mistakes and help contain them rather than hoping no one notices downstream.

What would you do

You are painting to a print and the color callout looks different from what is loaded in the booth. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and verify against the spec instead of painting a batch the wrong color.

You find parts in your area with missing or wrong tags. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep parts traceable, since the posting makes correct tagging part of the painter's job.

About the work

Part of this job is testing and maintaining the chemicals in the dip tanks. Have you done chemical titration or tank checks before, and what did you look for?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that tank chemistry controls paint adhesion and can follow a testing routine carefully.

How do you check MIL thickness, and what would you do if your readings came in low on a batch?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to measure dry film thickness and act on bad readings instead of shipping thin coats.

Walk me through how you prepare a welded part for paint. What happens if prep is rushed?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that surface prep decides whether paint lasts, which is where most coating failures start.

What PPE do you wear when painting or handling chemicals, and how do you take care of your respirator?

What they are checking: Whether they protect themselves properly around paint and chemicals and understand respirator fit and upkeep.

How do you clean and maintain a paint booth, and what goes wrong when it is skipped?

What they are checking: Whether they connect booth maintenance to finish quality, fire risk and air flow, not just appearance.

Are you comfortable driving a forklift as part of the job? Tell me about your experience.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the material handling and forklift duties the posting lists alongside painting.

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The full job description

As published by Donaldson.

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. ​ The Painter at our Baldwin, WI location is responsible for preparation, chemical maintenance, and painting of product. This is a 2nd shift onsite role, with hours Monday - Thursday 3:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. Role Responsibilities: • Test and maintain chemicals in dip tanks. • Maintain compliance paperwork for environmental and quality. • Prepare product for paint application and weld. • Paint product according to print and product specification. • Control correct tagging and parts. • Maintain equipment and clean point booths according to prescribed methods and schedule. • Assure correct MIL thickness. • Communicates internally and externally. • Complies with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures. • Uses all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required. • Material handling and forklift driving duties as needed While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned to fulfill Donaldson’s mission, vision and strategic plan objectives. Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED; previous paint experience desired. • Ability to read blueprints. • Strong written/ verbal communication skills and computer skills • Accuracy and attention to detail. • Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment. • Interact constructively and effectively with plant personnel, customers, and carriers. • Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal. • Reacts to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned; ability to problem solve. • Maintains a pattern of regular and predictable attendance. ​Preferred Qualifications: • Previous experience operating a forklift Certifications/Licenses/Registrations : • Respirator certification • Forklift Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations. This position is eligible for a gainsharing plan based on the achievement of specific goals. Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more. Immigration Sponsorship Not Available : • Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). • Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

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