Industrial Painter- Evening Shift

Description

Prepare and paint custom-ordered and custom-manufactured metal buildings according to specifications, mixing paint as required, using spray guns and other equipment to ensure high quality finish and appearance.

Job Responsibilities/Key Accountabilities

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.  
• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted.  
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rust proofing material: 
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paints parts, equipment, interiors, and exteriors of buildings, using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers.
• Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, adding prescribed amounts or proportions of paints, thinner, and chemicals to mixture.
• Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer. 
• Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray. 
• Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs.
• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools. 
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings.
• Place articles or materials in drying racks or container. 
• May use a full-face ventilation mask for extended periods of time. 
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment
• May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted. 
• Clean all equipment and tools, organize and store as required.
• Dispose of waste appropriately, and according to safety and OSHA regulations.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others. 
• Inspect, recognize and service wearing or defective parts on all paint related equipment.
• Train new Painters and Painter Helpers in appropriate and safe operation of all equipment and functions in the Paint Department.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Flexibility and ability to work under production pressure.
• Ability to work in cooperation with other team members.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements.
• Three years of prior industrial painting experience, auto painting may be suitable exp.

Additional skills desired:

• Detail oriented.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience in body work such as bonding, repairing dents, scratches, etc.

Educational Requirements/Degree(s)

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. 
• Ability to work in extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Frequent reaching and working overhead. 
• Ability to work at heights greater than 10 feet, including ladders and rooftops.
• Ability to work in confined or tight spaces for extended periods of time.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Nine (9) Paid Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Consistent Overtime

No Travel Required

On-The-Job Training

Advancement Opportunities

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance