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Trek Bikes Project One Painter in Waterloo, Wisconsin
A bit about us
Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
Job Description
As a Project One Bike Painter at Trek Bikes, you will play a crucial role in the production processes for our manufacturing, responsible for applying high-quality custom paint schemes to our bicycles. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of artists and designers to deliver unique customized bicycles to our customers. We are looking for individuals who are detail oriented, have a passion for painting, and creating works of art. You do not need to have prior bicycle painting experience. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in our manufacturing department.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough inspections to ensure paint finishes meet Trek's high-quality standards.
Prepare bike frames for painting by buffing, cleaning, and priming as necessary.
Mix paint colors to designated specifications.
Paint custom Project One signature frames following specified bike schemes.
Provide exceptional quality painted frames and forks
Able to work independently on multiple frames
Schedule
Monday to Friday (Overtime as needed on the weekends)
1st shift
8 hour shifts
Experience and Qualifications
Ability to do paint gun/airbrush maintenance preferred but not required!
High end custom paint application knowledge
Compensation
- $20-25 per hour depending on experience level
Requirements
Respirator is required when painting
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand and use hand tools for extended periods of time.
Trek Benefits:
• Flexible and fun company culture• Competitive health care• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance• Competitive vacation package• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay• Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)• Employee discounts on all product• Deep partner retail discounts
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
We are an E-Verify employer.
For more information, please click on the following links:E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf) E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf) | Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf)
Trek is a place where you’re valued for being you. If you’re really into bikes, that’s great. If you’re not (yet), that’s great too. Because there’s a lot more to Trek than bikes. Every person has a unique history and life experience to bring to the table. We respect that. It’s what makes us who we are.
Trek was named to Fortune Magazine's list of Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1001042) Learn more of why Trek is one of the top 100 Greatest Place to Work. (https://blog.trekbikes.com/en/2023/04/01/trek-makes-fortunes-top-100-best-companies-to-work-for/)