Industrial Painter

Default•Princeton, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Painter will be responsible for all aspects of painting Industrial Equipment. This includes preparing surfaces, mixing paint, utilizing spraying equipment, operating paint booths, rolling and touching up, applying decals, etc.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
2+ years of previous experience in spray coating application, in an industrial manufacturing production environment or at least one year as a Painter 1
Must be detail oriented, good workmanship while taking and following direction with little to no supervision.
Demonstrated track record of working cross-functionally and as a team necessary.
Must be able to operate paint spray equipment, mixing equipment, booth equipment, work from ladders, lifts, etc. to properly apply various paints and coatings to industrial products.
Must be able to select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays and prepare them by mixing in the correct ratios using automated paint mixing equipment.
Forklift and overhead crane experience required
Ability to read and interpret a tape measure, engineering drawings, and bills of material (BOM's

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving skills desired.

Responsibilities

Operate paint sprayer or other equipment industrial paint on metals or products.
Monitor work to ensure desired results.
Ensure that all materials are labeled accurately.
Clean, sand /grind and prepare equipment surface for painting.
Inspect all products to ensure that the end results follow Astec’s guidelines.
Ensure safe work practices are followed and adhered to
Check production schedule or shop request list and plan work tasks
Clean, sand/grind, and prepare equipment surfaces for painting
Apply primer and finish coats with attention to safety, quality and efficiency
Mix and match paint, clean and maintain spray guns and other painting equipment
May work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing protective and safety equipment
Painter spends a substantial portion of the work time spray painting
Wear a mask, fresh air breathing apparatus or other safety equipment as needed, when working with paint products emitting hazardous vapors
May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes
Attend weekly department safety meeting