Facilities & Equipment Painter T - 1st Shift

Ipsen International Inc•Cherry Valley, IL

About The Position

Learns the activities required to lay out work, prepare surfaces and equipment, select and prepare paint, and choose application methods to achieve a finish that meets design specifications and published schedules. The role requires efficiently using resources to minimize scrap, material use, and labor. The employee follows company ISO and safety procedures, maintains accurate daily labor reports and housekeeping standards, and works with supervision or lead personnel to complete tasks. Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and understand written and verbal instructions; write simple correspondence; and communicate information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and coworkers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common sense and carry out instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Forklift and overhead crane training and certification required.
Ability to follow instructions and work with supervision or lead personnel.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, handling and reaching; occasional walking, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Follow published company ISO guidelines and procedures, safety requirements, and established housekeeping policies.
Maintain and submit accurate daily labor reports.
Become familiar with assigned equipment, its procedures and capabilities, and safety practices such as lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, protective clothing, respirators, and ventilation.
Prepare work surfaces, remove paint, and select fillers for holes, cracks, and joints.
Select, set up, and adjust hand tools and other equipment.
Select premixed paint and prepare paint or finishes by mixing materials to achieve appropriate consistency and viscosity.
Work at heights when painting walls, ceilings, large vessels, and furnace components.
Select, set up, adjust, and operate equipment to meet specifications; use facility spray equipment to maximize coverage and durability.
Plan the painting sequence and equipment needed to complete each job.
Verify that finished products conform to specifications.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Safely operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, hand trucks, and other equipment to move materials or products.
Select and use appropriate lifting devices, such as chains, clevices, or straps, according to their principles, capacities, and safety requirements.
Perform simple equipment upkeep and cleaning.
Know stock locations and store excess materials and paint properly and promptly.
Work with supervisors and lead personnel to accomplish assigned tasks and assist others as required.