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Painter II - 1st Shift

Generac · Berlin, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The job is in constant high heat. Tell me about a time you worked in hot conditions for a full shift.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the physical conditions and know how to take care of themselves in heat.

Tell me about a time you did repetitive physical work and kept your quality up.

What they are checking: Whether they stay careful through repetitive loading and unloading.

Tell me about a time you followed a procedure you did not fully agree with.

What they are checking: Whether they follow established procedures and raise concerns the right way.

What would you do

You keep seeing the same defect on parts coming off the line. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report a repeating problem so the process gets fixed, not just the parts.

This is a weekend shift, Friday to Sunday from 5 AM to 5 PM. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to long weekend shifts for the long run.

The line is moving fast and you are falling behind on loading. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help or flag the problem instead of leaving gaps or rushing unsafely.

About the work

This is a powder coat paint line. How do you hang parts so they coat evenly?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that spacing and orientation on the rack affect coverage and quality.

You inspect parts before and after finishing. What defects would you look for?

What they are checking: Whether they know common problems like thin spots, runs, contamination and missed areas.

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

What they are checking: Whether they take PPE seriously around coatings, heat and moving conveyors.

Why does housekeeping matter around a paint line?

What they are checking: Whether they see that dust and clutter hurt finish quality and create safety risks.

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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? Shift Hours - 5:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday Overtime Hours - Fridays - 5:30am - 1:30pm, as required. Pay Rate: $19.10/hour Paint Support is expected to safely perform all aspects of support for paint operations. Responsibilities: Paint Support I • Comply with the company/site safety rules. • Maintain clean work environment. • Follow and complete the supervised established procedures, processes, and policies. • Efficiently load (hang) and unload raw parts from the paint line. • Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of quality. • Additional duties as assigned. Paint Support II • All Level I responsibilities. • Line setting. • Understanding of packaged parts. • Communicates with material handlers and maintenance. • Complete supervised maintenance activities. • Additional duties as assigned. Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • Previous experience with powder paint systems 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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