Small Batch Maker
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2nd shift, (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour including shift premium $21.85 - $28.75 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 Small Batch Maker is responsible for producing products that are assigned to the department due to the volume requirements of the customer being 100 gallons or less.
The successful candidates will have an acceptable score on the math test.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Accurately follow batch ticket instructions to make specific products.
- Assemble accurate measurements of ingredients through use of scales and gather other equipment and ingredients as needed to make specific batch.
- Determine quality of pigment dispersion using Hegman grind gauge.
- Complete proper documentation (such as batch tickets) correctly and accurately. Enter data into computer.
- Mix, tint, and prepare samples for Quality Control.
- Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
- Clean up equipment and properly store equipment.
- As part of the housekeeping procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous waste. The initial training of how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety department or the department supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed by the EHS department.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- Preferred education level: a high school diploma and/or GED. It is desirable for the employee to possess additional specific related training.
- Preferred experience level: basic knowledge of paint formulation, mixing procedures, etc., and three to twelve months of related manufacturing experience with the ability to use several types of related equipment.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills.
- Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
- Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
- The ability to operate a forklift with forklift driving certification is strongly preferred and the ability to use a pallet jack.
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
- Clean work habits and some skill in handling large volumes of liquid and raw materials.
- Basic math skills and the ability to convert various measurements (i.e., gallons to quarts, pints to gallons, etc.) required.
- The ability to use the following tools preferred: grind plate, calculator, computer, pipe wrench, large and small scrapers, Allen wrench, box knife, bung wrench, manual drum truck, high speed mixer, sand mill, air mixer, screwdriver, and pliers.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
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
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.
Hentzen Coatings
19 To 25 (USD) Hourly
401(k), profit sharing
Jan 14, 2026