Full-time Regular

• Milwaukee
• Faulkner Road, Milwaukee, WI, US

• Salary Range:

• $19.00 To $25.30 Hourly
• Powder Production Technician

• Schedule:

• Sunday-Thursday, 3rd Shift (11:00 PM
• 7:30 AM)

Pay Range:

• $ 19.00
• 22.00;
• including shift premium
• $ 21.85
• 25.30 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc.

has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we've mastered the art of custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

• Position Summary
• The Powder Production Technician performs all operations required to sample, test, adjust, produce, and troubleshoot the successful manufacture of powder coatings. Machine and equipment disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, and setup are required. This position works closely with the Quality Control Department.
• Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• + Operate and monitor production equipment while adjusting the machine as needed based on output and indicators.

+ Set up machines and equipment according to established setpoints and production specifications. + Follow batch ticket instructions precisely to ensure products meet customer and quality standards. + Accurately weigh and measure ingredients using floor and portable scales; stage materials and equipment for each batch as required. + Assemble and prepare ingredients to produce batches in accordance with specifications. + Complete all required batch documentation (e.g., batch tickets, production logs) accurately and in a timely manner. + Notify Supervisor or Team Lead at designated stages of cleaning and inspection processes. + Maintain a clean and organized work area; perform equipment cleaning and follow all housekeeping procedures. + Comply with all safety, quality, and workplace policies and regulations. + Handle and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures and training provided by the Environmental, Health, and Safety Department. + Perform other duties as assigned.

• Qualification Requirements
• + High school diploma or GED preferred; additional related technical training is a plus. + Prior manufacturing experience preferred (approximately 3-12 months), including the ability to operate or learn equipment such as extruders and mills.
• Skills and Abilities
• + Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to shared goals.

+ Forklift certification is strongly preferred; ability to safely operate a pallet jack is required. + Basic computer skills preferred. + Strong communication skills, with the ability to follow directions and provide input in a constructive manner. + Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. + Demonstrates clean and organized work habits. + Basic math skills, including the ability to perform conversions and measurements accurately. + Ability to safely use common tools and equipment, including hand tools, calculators, extruders, mills, and forklifts.

• Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Our facility offers a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled environment supported by advanced HVAC systems that maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels.
• Physical Demands
• + Regularly required to communicate verbally and audibly in a manufacturing or operational setting.

+ Frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the work area. + Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, and control objects, tools, or equipment. + Required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulder level. + Occasional operation of machinery using foot controls + May be required to climb, balance, and reach overhead as part of job duties. + Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• + Safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in production areas. + Respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes.
• Benefits
• + Competitive benefits package.

+ Generous PTO policy + 401(k)

Employer Match:

We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation. +

Profit Sharing:

Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance. + Employee referral bonus program + Monthly employee food trucks + …and much more! At Hentzen, you'll find more than a job—you'll discover an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. If you're ready to join a company known for its heritage of innovation and dedication to its people, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with us.

• Please send your resume to:
• Hentzen Coatings, Inc.

• Attn:

  Human Resources
• 6937 W. Mill Road
• Milwaukee, WI 53218
• or•

APPLY ONLINE AT

• Hentzen Career Center (https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=fda21b80-17d1-41d1-8836-d41e1c89d429&ccId=19000101\_000001&type=MP⟨=en\_US)
• Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
• www.hentzen.com
• All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Sun•

Thurs:

3rd Shift 11:00 PM

• 7:30 AM