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Operator - 2nd Shift

WegManitowoc, WIJune 2nd, 2026
Reports to : Plant ManagerDaily Schedule : 2pm - Midnight; Monday -Thursday; weekends and overtime, as neededPosition Status : Non-Exempt; hourly, paid bi-weeklyCompany Description: WEG Coatings LLC., located in Manitowoc, WI, is a privately owned and operated company that custom formulates, develops, manufactures, sells, and applies high performance coatings. These include Phenolics, Epoxies, Epoxy Phenolics, Urethanes and Polyesters. Founded in 1935, the company is the manufacturer of the finest corrosion control coatings and serves customers world-wide.We are a service-oriented company that strives to be on the cutting edge of the coatings industry. We take great pride in the satisfaction of our customers thus requiring a dynamic, personable, independent individual who can work well with our customers and staff. WEG Coatings is made up of a talented, versatile team focused on continuous improvement.Job Description: Production employees may work in our Large Coil or Small Coil Departments. Within each department, employees will learn a variety of stations which may include crating or uncrating customer equipment, surface preparation, dipping coils into a large dip tank, spraying coils, and straightening fins. Employees will be trained on each task. Specific responsibilities include:Placing caps on open coil tubesStraightening fins on metals coilsDipping customer coils into coatings in a large tankRunning overhead cranes/hoist with hand-held remote to raise and lower coils into etching & degreasing tanks and dip tanks.Spraying coils with primer and/or CoatingsUnpacking equipment from customers, matching paperwork, and assigning receiver numbersMoving coils on carts into ovensInspecting coils for even coats of paintMoving drums into the departmentCleaning, as neededMaintaining a safe working environmentPosition Benefits:Competitive compensation with bonus potentialComprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life, and HSA, FSA401(k) with Company matchPaid Time Off (PTO)RequirementsDesired Skills & Experience:Experience with Paint/Coatings, Chemicals or related industry helpfulExperience with Spray guns/Paint Spraying is helpfulMust be able to lift up to 50 lbsMust be able to stand for 10 hoursMust be able to wear a respiratorMust be self-motivated with the ability to work well independently as well as effectively in a team environment