Industrial Painter

Overview

ENERPAC - Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 100 countries. The Company's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol "EPAC".

Our vision is to be our customer's preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/.

Summary - basic function of the role

The Industrial Painter prepares, coats, and inspects parts to ensure high-quality finishes that meet Enerpac's appearance and durability standards. This role stages components, mixes and applies paint, operates paint line equipment, and maintains a safe, organized work area.

Shift: Monday - Friday; 6:00am - 2:30 pm or 7:00am - 3:30 pm, Saturdays when production needs exist.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Read Paint Preparation & Part Staging

• Read work orders and stage components for painting, including loading and unloading parts.
• Clean, mask, and prepare parts to ensure surfaces are ready for high-quality coating.

Paint Mixing & Application

• Mix paint materials, check viscosity, and prepare coatings for booth and spray-gun use.
• Apply paint to cylinders and components using hand-held spray guns and paint booth equipment.
• Operate touch-up spray equipment as needed to meet finish requirements.

Quality Inspection & Troubleshooting

• Inspect painted parts for coverage, color match, and finish quality.
• Identify appearance issues and perform basic troubleshooting to correct defects.
• Control oven temperature and curing processes to achieve proper drying and performance.

Paint Line & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine cleaning of the paint booth, spray guns, line equipment, and work areas.
• Monitor chemical and material levels and maintain appropriate stock of paints, masking supplies, and consumables.

Material Movement & Support

• Assist with material movement as needed, including operation of the Raymond forklift (training provided).
• Support efficient production flow by coordinating with team members on part staging, timing, and equipment readiness.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures when working with chemicals, paints, and equipment.
• Wear required PPE, including respirators or masks when necessary.
• Immediately report hazards, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Other Duties

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support paint line operations and production schedules.

Skills and Competencies

Technical: Operates spray guns/paint equipment; mixes paint and adjusts viscosity.

Quality: Ensures accurate color, coverage, and finish; maintains clean, organized workspace.

Communication: Works effectively with teammates and follows written instructions.

Safety: Follows all chemical and equipment safety requirements and PPE use.

Problem-Solving: Identifies and corrects basic paint or equipment issues.

Adaptability: Adjusts to changing production needs and works independently.

Education and Experience

Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years of industrial painting or coating application experience (required).
• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or related production environments is preferred.
• Commercial or residential painting experience may be considered if skills directly transfer to industrial spray applications.

Physical Demands

Employee Lift and move parts or materials up to 30-40 pounds intermittently. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and twisting throughout the shift. Use of hands and arms to operate spray guns, paint equipment, and hand tools for extended periods. Ability to wear respirators, masks, and required PPE when working with paints and chemicals. Visual ability to inspect color, coverage, and finish quality. Work in a manufacturing environment with heat, humidity, fumes, and moving equipment..

Work Environment

Employee will be in a manufacturing environment where they may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to vibration.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

N/A

Key External Contacts/Clients

N/A

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information.

If you're looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.