Full-Time

Material Handler

Weekend Shift, Three-day workweek

Tanis Brush

Tanis Brush

51-200 employees

Manufacturer and supplier of industrial brushes

Compensation Overview

$20 - $22/hr

+ Bonus opportunities

Delafield, WI, USA

In Person

Friday–Sunday schedule, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM; 36 hours worked and paid as 40 hours.

Bachelor's

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
ERP
Inventory Management
Assembly

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • One to three years of material handling experience is required.
  • Strong math and communication skills are required.
  • The ability to read blueprints and specifications and use measuring devices is required.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy are required.
  • The ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds is required.
  • The ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods is required.
  • The ability to work in a manufacturing environment with light exposure to dust, noise, and machinery is required.
  • The ability to use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage inventory and perform accurate transactions in the enterprise resource planning system.
  • Pull, stage, package, and label materials for production and shipping.
  • Prepare and modify materials according to detailed specifications and prints.
  • Operate equipment such as filament cutters and other machinery.
  • Assemble, trim, and finish materials to meet quality standards.
  • Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and help refine processes.
  • Ensure equipment is operating properly and perform basic maintenance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Forklift, reach truck, or pallet jack experience is preferred.

Tanis Brush manufactures and supplies a wide range of industrial and abrasive brushes, offering standard in-stock options and custom-engineered solutions. Its brushes, including abrasive, twisted-wire, strip, staple-set, power, and cylinder types, perform deburring, surface finishing, polishing, cleaning, sealing, and material handling, with CeramiX filament and specialty items like Bore-Hone and Shell Mill Holder Disc Brushes. The company differentiates itself through customized, engineered brushes, private branding, kitting, and a global manufacturing footprint supported by automated production. Its goal is to grow by expanding its workforce, strengthening distributor partnerships, and pursuing system improvements and acquisitions while serving customers across aerospace, automotive, medical, and other industries.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Delafield, Wisconsin

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tanis says it has more than 100 employees in Delafield as of August 2026.
  • Website updates in 2026 show active product refreshes across abrasive disc, bore, and end brushes.
  • GreyLion's May 2026 investment funds systems upgrades, market expansion, and acquisitions.

What critics are saying

  • GreyLion's add-on acquisition plan in 2026-2027 creates integration distraction and execution risk.
  • Tanis depends heavily on Delafield operations; single-site concentration raises outage exposure.
  • Industrial brush differentiation is thin; rivals can copy products and pressure pricing quickly.

What makes Tanis Brush unique

  • CeramiX uses 3M abrasive grain, giving Tanis proprietary deburring performance.
  • Tanis offers stock brushes and custom-engineered solutions across OEM industrial applications.
  • GreyLion backed Tanis in May 2026, validating its niche manufacturing platform.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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StreetInsider
May 20th, 2026
GreyLion Partners invests in industrial brush maker Tanis Brush to fuel growth

GreyLion Partners, a US private equity firm, has announced a strategic investment in Tanis Brush, a manufacturer of industrial and abrasive brushes. Financial terms were not disclosed. Tanis Brush has manufactured custom-engineered and stock industrial brushes for nearly 40 years, serving sectors including medical, data centres, food and beverage, automotive, aerospace and construction. The investment marks the company's first institutional partnership and will support system enhancements, market expansion and potential acquisitions. Nick Mallinger, president and CEO of Tanis Brush, said GreyLion's industry expertise and track record in manufacturing businesses were key factors in the partnership. The company will continue operating from its Delafield, Wisconsin headquarters under current management. GreyLion manages private equity funds with approximately $2 billion in commitments.