Beamline Painter Operator- 3rd Shift

STOW Group•Adairsville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating and overseeing the automated paint line for structural steel beams. Ensures proper coating application, equipment functionality, and quality control throughout the painting process. This role involves the operation of machines, ovens, and baths, as well as pumps. The operator will be responsible for setting paint guns at the high voltage level, adjusting air flow rates, and managing painting programs and parameter adaptation. A full understanding of ATEX risks, explosive mass, and automatic fire systems (STS) is required. The operator will also be responsible for running the PH degreasing bath equipment, which includes degreasing, rinsing of products, drying, and baking in the oven and paint booths. Bath controls, including pH tabs and titration products, must be managed, along with paint checks using an Elcometer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience with stamping and Roll forming presses and manufacturing.
Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of measuring tools.
Detail-oriented.
Good problem-solving skills.
Teamwork skills.
Physical stamina (lifting, standing).

Nice To Haves

Vocational training a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate and oversee the automated paint line for structural steel beams.
Ensure proper coating application, equipment functionality, and quality control.
Operate machines, ovens, baths, and pumps.
Set paint guns at the high voltage level and adjust air flow rates.
Manage painting programs and adapt parameters.
Understand ATEX risks, explosive mass, and automatic fire systems (STS).
Run the PH degreasing bath equipment.
Perform degreasing, rinsing, drying, and baking of products.
Conduct bath controls (pH tabs, titration products).
Perform paint checks using an Elcometer.
Utilize PPE including glasses, overalls, masks, earplugs, caps, gloves, and plastic sleeves.
Perform PM Blow guns.
Use ATEX vacuum cleaner to clean the floor, powder bins, etc.
Operate cleaning machine to clean the floor.
Maintain suction cabin for cleaning powder tanks.
Utilize plastic bag + shovel or dust collector to collect powder.
Use spare parts for preventive maintenance.