Painter
About the job
- Proven ability to follow technical written instructions and engineering standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with the team and participate in training.
- Ability to pass a vision test; corrective lenses are acceptable.
- Ability to meet the physical assessment requirements for the role.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Commitment to safety protocols.
- Apply powder coat and wet spray finishes to parts, ensuring uniform coverage and adherence to specifications.
- Manage paint-line loading and unloading, monitor equipment performance, and make real-time adjustments to maintain flow.
- Inspect finished pieces against engineering drawings and tolerances to ensure zero-defect delivery.
- Clean equipment and perform color changes to prevent cross-contamination; conduct routine equipment maintenance.
- Safely move materials using overhead cranes, rigging, and lifting equipment.
- Interpret work orders for material specifications and labeling requirements; accurately record operational data.
About the company
Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs, handling parts from simple shear and brake work to intricate welded assemblies. Customers submit parts designs and the company uses its full range of metalworking equipment along with design support to turn those designs into finished components. Its process is supported by electronic data interchange, bar-coded data collection, and other integrated systems to ensure fast communication and accurate production. By continually upgrading technology and investing in employee training, the company aims to deliver reliable, high-quality parts that meet customers’ needs and achieve total customer satisfaction.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Monticello, Minnesota
Founded
1930
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Standard Iron reported 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in 2025, supporting larger contracts.
- Helgesen adds market-leading hydraulic tank design, strengthening cross-sell into fuel, coolant, and containment tanks.
- High-power fiber laser investments since 2024 improve throughput and reduce secondary operations, boosting margins.
What critics are saying
- Helgesen integration after August 2024 strains management while ORG pushes executive recruitment and technology changes.
- Heavy reliance on multi-site manufacturing raises execution risk across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- A downturn in OEM capital spending would hit custom metal fabrication orders quickly in 2026.
What makes Standard Iron unique
- Standard Iron spans seven facilities across North America, including U.S., Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- The August 2, 2024 Helgesen acquisition broadened tanks, weldments, and fluid-conditioning fabrication capabilities.
- Owner Resource Group recapitalized Standard Iron in January 2022 for technology and acquisition-led growth.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Profit Sharing