Industrial Painter / General Laborer

Bekum America Corporation•Williamston, MI

About The Position

We are BEKUM America Corporation, the world’s leading designer and builder of extrusion blow molding machines. We are proud of our legacy, our accomplishments and our worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. We recognize that our employees are key to our success and we believe in mentoring, tutoring and further developing our employees. We know PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and Company safety standards. Apply paint and other coatings to various surfaces, including preparing parts by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects as needed. Inspect parts for quality, including weld integrity, surface imperfections, and overall finish. Mix paints to match specified colors and operate equipment such as paint sprayers, sanders, and sandblasters. Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.) and perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Maintain a clean work area and ensure good housekeeping practices. Assist in other departments as temporarily assigned. Bekum America Corporation offers a total compensation package that emphasizes the health and wellbeing of our diverse workforce, and encourages work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits suite aligns with our belief that people are at the center of our success and should be valued as such. Bekum America offers full medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, paid holidays, competitive vacation package, 401 (K) with company match and profit sharing, increases tied to performance, and a path for continued training and development. Bekum America Corporation reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience and/or training
Ability to maintain tools, equipment, and work area
Skill in distinguishing quality paint jobs
Commitment to efficiency, quality, and safety standards

Nice To Haves

Prior painting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and Company safety standards.
Apply paint and other coatings to various surfaces, including preparing parts by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects as needed.
Inspect parts for quality, including weld integrity, surface imperfections, and overall finish.
Mix paints to match specified colors and operate equipment such as paint sprayers, sanders, and sandblasters.
Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.) and perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
Maintain a clean work area and ensure good housekeeping practices.
Assist in other departments as temporarily assigned.