Painter

POSITION SUMMARY

Painters are responsible for applying coatings on a variety of parts and equipment within a paint booth environment. The painter will also manage all aspects of the coating application process, as well as monitor and track usage to ensure regulation compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and prepare material surfaces for painting that include the use of masking and fixtures.
• Perform paint operations utilizing multiple application methods including HVLP spray guns, spray cans and brushes as required.
• Ensure the correct approved paint recipe is utilized including the use of paint thinner when required.
• Track approved paint usage to ensure compliance with hourly and monthly spray totals by populating a MS Windows-based spreadsheet.
• Sustain a clean and safe working environment, including (but not limited to) daily and weekly cleaning and preventative maintenance activities on spray equipment and the booth.
• Unload parts to and from paint booth using various methods; including the use of overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose paint problems that include inconsistent spray, spray gun cleaning and mechanical issues and paint visual defects contributed to the spray process.
• Work with Production process members in process operations maintaining system standards and supporting daily production needs (Safety Quality, Prod, Cost).
• Additional duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Good communication Skills

· Basic computer skills including the use of MS Office

· Attention to details and quality of workmanship

· Ability to follow directions and written instructions

· Ability to work overtime (days, weekends) as necessary

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· Must be authorized to work in the US

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, carry, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

· Employee will occasionally lift average of 30 lbs.

· Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Shop floor working environment.

• Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.

· Required to wear safety shoes, safety glasses, respirator when positioned between the product and the paint booth exhaust and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor.

Pay: $ $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person