Industrial Wet Painter - 2nd Shift

About the Role

Super Steel is looking for an experienced Industrial Wet Painter to join our 2nd shift team in Mequon, WI. The Wet Painter applies high-quality industrial coatings to metal components and finished assemblies, with a strong focus on film thickness, color accuracy, adhesion, and overall finish quality. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in consistent, high-quality work. Experience in automotive, aerospace, metal fabrication, or other industrial painting environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply wet paint coatings to parts and assemblies according to job orders, customer specifications, and internal documentation
• Operate spray guns, pumps, pressure pots, and related painting equipment
• Adjust equipment and application settings to achieve the required finish
• Perform surface preparation including cleaning, masking, sanding, and solvent wiping
• Use wet mil gauges and visual inspection techniques to verify coating thickness and finish quality
• Properly handle, rack, and stage parts for drying and curing
• Clean and maintain spray guns, paint booths, hoses, and related equipment
• Maintain 7S housekeeping standards within the work area
• Perform trained and approved material handling using pallet jacks or forklifts
• Follow all Super Steel and OSHA safety requirements
• Complete required documentation and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of industrial wet painting experience preferred
• Experience in metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, or a similar manufacturing environment is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and customer specifications
• Basic math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Forklift experience is a plus; training and certification provided

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday
• Optional overtime available

Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Delta Dental and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 80 hours of PTO annually, accrued
• Most benefits are available after 30 days; 401(k) eligibility begins after 90 days