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Paint Associate, 1st shift - The Toro Company

The Toro Company

Tomah, WIFull-time$21.21/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.21/hr
Location
Tomah, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Toro Company is hiring a Paint Associate at its Tomah facility, which manufactures outdoor power equipment for residential and commercial use. The associate prepares, hangs, and removes parts on the paint line, supports production flow, and inspects parts for quality and paint coverage. The role includes a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with overtime when needed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manufacturing ExperienceReading ProceduresCommunicationComputer ProficiencyMicrosoft OfficeOperating HoistsOperating Electric Hand ToolsUsing Hand ToolsLifting Up to 40 Lbs

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Toro Tomah is hiring Paint Associates!

Starting Pay: $21.21/hour

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am-2:30pm with overtime when needed.

Who are We?

Toro located in Tomah Wisconsin is an outdoor power equipment manufacturer. Product made at this facility is for both residential and commercial use. The Primary departments are assembly, weld, material handling, paint and the supermarket.

The Paint Associate is responsible for preparing, hanging, and removing parts on the paint line to ensure efficient production flow and proper paint coverage. This position supports the painting process by inspecting parts for quality, maintaining organization and safety in the work area, and working closely with team members to meet production goals. The Paint Associate plays a key role in ensuring painted products meet established standards for finish, appearance, and durability.

What Will You Do?

  • Prepare and hang parts, components, or assemblies on paint line rack or fixtures according to specifications

  • Ensure proper spacing, balance, and alignment of parts for optimal coating coverage

  • Mask or plug surfaces as required to protect areas from paint.

  • Verify part numbers, quantities, and quality before hanging

  • Assist with loading and unloading the paint line and organizing workflow.

  • Inspect parts for cleanliness, damage, defects, before and after painting.

  • Maintain work area cleanliness and follow safety procedures

  • Report any issues, shortages, or quality concerns to supervisors.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED, required.

  • Prior experience in manufacturing or related industry, preferred.

  • Read and comprehend procedures, operator and safety manuals, etc.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • General computer proficiency, including the ability to navigate MS Office and other company systems.

Physical requirements

  • Sitting, walking, kneeling, crouching/stooping, lifting (up to 40 lbs. and occasionally 30 lbs.), squatting, crawling, twisting upper body, and reaching/stretching.

  • Operate overhead hoists and electric hand tools.

  • Ability to use/manipulate hand tools for fine and gross motor tasks.

What Can We Give You?

  • We provide training to support your career in manufacturing, with unlimited growth potential.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • 401K Matching up to 4%,

  • Life Insurance

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Paid Parental Leave, and more!

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,267 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.21/hr
  • Wisconsin median$23–25/hr60 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr999 hourly ranges

This rate, $21.21/hr, is 11% below the Wisconsin median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing hourly ranges in Wisconsin.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 209 open Manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin and 3,267 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (1,780 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,683 of the 3,267 open Manufacturing jobs (52%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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