Industrial Painter

PGNA INC•Niles, IL

6h•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Thermal Care, part of the PiovanGroup, is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating, anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing. The Painter/Assembler prepares and applies paint, primer and other coatings to a variety of equipment prior to and during the assembly process. The Painter/Assembler also performs the tasks associated with assemblies and sub-assemblies in the final assembly of equipment for Thermal Care brand products. This role requires good mechanical aptitude and organizational skills to produce precision parts and assemblies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Position typically expects six (6) to ten (10) years of direct/relevant experience
Moderate knowledge of general manufacturing with good mechanical aptitude
Basic math skills
Relies on verbal and written instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Works under moderate supervision
Primary job functions typically require exercising independent judgment
Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with change
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of the organization
Must maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
Mission focused with a sense of urgency when required
Must have a positive attitude and foster a continuous improvement environment

Responsibilities

Correctly assess for proper surface preparation and prepping materials for painting
Assist in surface preparation as needed
Operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents, deburr or otherwise prepare fabricated items for application of paint and or other protective coatings
Mix and preparation of paint to specifications
Operate spray or coating equipment as required
Clean and maintain paint guns, equipment, paint booth, ventilation and personal protective equipment
Keep all material storage areas in a neat and orderly condition
Maintain inventory of paint, cleaners, additives and daily paint and material usage logs
Assemble equipment to engineering drawings, schematics, and IPEG standards, based on work orders or production schedules, according to specifications
Perform quality checks on products and parts
Position or align components for assembly
Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies
Verbally report progress and problems to the team leader in a professional manner
Be a positive team member with a good honest work ethic