Facilities & Equipment Painter T - 1st Shift

Ipsen International•Cherry Valley, IL

About The Position

The Facilities & Equipment Painter learns to lay out work; prepare surfaces and equipment; select paint and application methods; and produce finishes that meet design specifications and published schedules. The role requires efficient use of resources to minimize scrap, materials, and labor. The employee must follow company ISO, safety, and housekeeping procedures, maintain accurate daily labor reports, and supply their own hand tools from the published list. The painter prepares surfaces, removes paint, selects and applies fillers, mixes paints and finishes to the required consistency and viscosity, and operates facility spray equipment and other tools. The role includes planning painting sequences, working at heights, checking finished work against specifications, maintaining equipment, and properly storing excess materials and paint. The employee also moves materials and equipment using appropriate lifting devices and equipment, working with supervision or lead personnel and assisting others as needed. This is a full-time, first-shift position paying $28.24 per hour, with overtime as required. Forklift and overhead crane training and certification are required. The position involves exposure to fumes or airborne particles, potentially requiring respiratory protection, frequent work at high or precarious locations, and usually loud noise that may require hearing protection.

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.
Forklift and overhead crane training and certification.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and understand written and verbal instructions; write simple correspondence; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense and follow instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to stand regularly; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Ability to walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work at heights and in environments involving fumes or airborne particles, loud noise, and potentially precarious locations.
Ability to comply with safety procedures, including requirements involving lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, protective clothing, respirators, and ventilation.

Responsibilities

Lay out painting work and prepare appropriate equipment for surface preparation.
Select paint and application methods to achieve finishes meeting design specifications and schedules.
Use resources efficiently to minimize scrap, materials, and labor.
Follow published company ISO guidelines, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Maintain and submit accurate daily labor reports.
Learn assigned equipment, including its safety requirements, procedures, capabilities, and capacities.
Prepare work surfaces, remove paint, and select fillers for holes, cracks, and joints.
Select, set up, and adjust hand tools and other equipment.
Select and prepare premixed paints; mix pigments, oil, thinner, and drying substances; and adjust finishes for consistency and viscosity.
Work at heights as required to paint 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 painting sequences and the equipment needed to complete jobs.
Verify that finished products conform to specifications.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, hand trucks, and other equipment to move materials or products.
Select and use suitable lifting devices, such as chains, clevises, or straps, to move materials or equipment safely.
Perform simple equipment upkeep and cleaning.
Know stock locations and store excess materials and paint properly and promptly.
Work with supervisors or lead personnel to complete tasks and assist others as required.
Supply personal hand tools according to the published list.