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Painter - Weekend Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Aug 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you worked in a hot or physically demanding environment for a full shift. How did you keep your energy and focus up?

whether the candidate has realistic expectations of sustained physical work in a constant high-heat setting

This job runs Friday through Sunday, 5 AM to 5 PM. What's made a schedule like that work or not work for you in the past?

honesty about shift reliability and fit with a compressed weekend schedule

Have you ever worn a respirator, air hood, or other PPE for an extended period? What was that like for you?

whether they understand and are prepared for the physical requirement behind the pulmonary function test

Tell me about a time you had to keep accurate counts or track materials during a fast-paced task. How did you make sure nothing got lost or miscounted?

reliability with recordkeeping tasks like maintaining counts and reporting scrap

Tell me about a time you had to figure out why something kept going wrong on a line or in a process. What steps did you take?

exposure to root cause tools like 5 Why or 8D mentioned as a preferred qualification

Have you trained a new hire or coworker on a task before? How did you make sure they actually understood it, not just watched you do it?

capability to train others on standard work, a Painter III responsibility

Lifting up to 50 pounds and standing most of the shift is part of this job. Tell me about the last job where you had similar physical demands.

realistic self-assessment of physical capability and past tolerance for the job's demands

Technical

Walk me through how you would inspect a part before and after the finishing process. What are you actually looking for?

basic quality-inspection knowledge and attention to detail on paint defects

For those with painting experience, describe the steps you take to prepare a surface or part before it goes into the paint booth.

real hands-on knowledge of pre-coating prep for candidates applying at Painter II or III level

Have you used SAP or a similar ERP system like Oracle or JD Edwards? What did you use it for?

familiarity with the ERP systems the plant runs on, a preferred but not required skill

Situational

Say you notice a rack of parts coming off the line with uneven coating. What do you do in that moment?

judgment about stopping/flagging quality issues versus letting bad parts pass

If you found scrap or a defective part, what would you actually do with it, and who would you tell?

understanding of scrap-reporting procedure and accountability rather than hiding mistakes

If the business needed you to move to a different product line or work area mid-shift, how would you handle that?

flexibility to flex across products and areas as required in the Painter III role

Imagine you're loading and unloading parts on a moving paint line and you notice the pace is putting safety at risk. What would you do?

prioritization of safety over line speed and willingness to speak up

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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? Weekend Shift Hours: Fri - Sun 5AM - 5PM Pay: Painter I - $21.00/hour + $3.00/hour = $24.00/hour Painter II - $22.25/hour + $3.00/hour = $25.25/hour Painter III - $23.00/hour + $3.00/hour = $26.00/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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