Painter - 2nd Shift

at Generac

Record last updated: 6/13/2026 8:44:09 PM

Current Days Open
24
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$19.75 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$23.75 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
39
First Seen
4/27/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$19.75 (Hourly)
6/13/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$23.75 (Hourly)
6/13/2026

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Full Job Description

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? 2nd Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 1:30am Pay: Painter I - $19.75/hour + $2.50/hour = $22.25/hour Painter II - $20.50/hour + $2.50/hour = $23.00/hour Painter III - $21.25/hour + $2.50/hour = $23.75/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. 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? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generacs success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in peoples lives and their own.

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