Industrial Painter - 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace • Berea, OH

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About The Position

The Industrial Painter safely performs painting processes to ensure parts meet customer specifications and industry requirements. The role involves preparing and cleaning parts, setting up and maintaining painting equipment, selecting and mixing coatings, applying primer or finish coats, conducting tests and inspections, and completing required production documentation. The painter follows work orders and established safety, quality, and operating procedures, maintains a clean work area, and performs equipment and booth safety checks and preventative maintenance as required.

Requirements

• Previous work experience painting a variety of surface types.
• Understanding of techniques for achieving required coating and thickness.
• Proficiency with and physical ability to operate technical equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, procedures, and other documents.
• Ability to read basic measuring devices, including micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform painting processes to ensure parts conform to customer specifications and industry requirements.
• Prepare the workspace and parts for painting, including cleaning or degreasing parts as needed.
• Set up, adjust, and maintain spray and hanging equipment.
• Select and mix coating liquid according to specifications.
• Apply primer or finish coats to parts and brush areas inaccessible to the hand sprayer.
• Ensure quality requirements are met.
• Follow work orders to determine the appropriate surface spray.
• Take samples for required testing and interpret results.
• Perform inspections to ensure procedural compliance.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including time cards, work instructions, ID tags, and production records.
• Follow safety, quality, and operating procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on equipment and the booth as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed