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Marine Travelift

CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Sturgeon Bay, WI

$19.75 - $27/hr

ExacTech is the primary supplier for Marine Travelift and Shuttlelift crane structures, providing ... Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and team members to optimize efficiency and productivity ...

Marine Travelift

CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Sturgeon Bay, WI · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

ExacTech is the primary supplier for Marine Travelift and Shuttlelift crane structures, providing ... Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and team members to optimize efficiency and productivity ...

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Paint Helper - 2nd Shift

Marine Travelift and ExacTech

Sturgeon Bay, WI

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

A career with Marine Travelift is more than just a job. It’s a commitment to making an impact. Our team members design and build long lasting machines because each employee is given the opportunity to continuously innovate. We look to our people to come up with the ideas that make all of our products and services better. Marine Travelift has been manufacturing mobile boat hoists since 1954. Our equipment is utilized across the globe with over 4,500 units in service to help marinas handle boats of all sizes.

Job Description

Marine Travelift in Sturgeon Bay, WI is excited to be adding 2nd shift Paint Helpers to our team. As a Paint Helper, you will prep items for paint such as steel beams and other items related to large custom engineered lifting machines used in marine and industrial applications and shipped worldwide.

2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday 1:30PM-12:00AM (3-day weekend)

Job Responsibilities

  • Tag parts with labels so the parts are painted correctly
  • Brush Paint small parts and touch up spray painted parts
  • Sand parts to prepare them for paint
  • Forklift Operation to move parts from one location to another
  • Operate the Overhead Crane when working with very heavy parts
  • General Clean Up of paint area
  • All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned

Job Qualifications

  • Dependable with a strong work ethic
  • Must be able to wear a full body garment
  • Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator
  • Must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch for the entire shift
  • Must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

Employee Benefits

  • 2nd shift has a four-day work week and shift differential pay
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available the first of the month following date of hire
  • Paid Short-term Disability and Paternity Leave for new parents
  • Eligibility in our 401K benefit plan with company match after 30 days of employment
  • Paid vacation and holidays available at hire
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) plan with employer contribution
  • Participation in the company’s semi-annual discretionary incentive plan
  • Job training and advancement opportunities
  • Overtime opportunities available

We are an EOE/AA (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation)