Industrial Painter

Ahaus Tool & Engineering•Richmond, IN

16h

About The Position

The Industrial Painter prepares, paints, and finishes manufactured components, machinery, and equipment according to company quality standards and customer specifications. The role includes surface preparation, masking, mixing and applying coatings, touch-up work, and inspection of finished products. The painter is expected to produce high-quality finishes safely and efficiently while collaborating with other team members and supporting production priorities. The position is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment and requires use of overhead cranes and material-handling equipment. Employees must follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and requirements for respiratory protection, ventilation, and hazardous materials. The role involves frequent standing and walking, occasional kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, and climbing, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently or heavier items with assistance or lifting equipment. Ahaus describes a supportive, family-first workplace with flexible Monday-through-Friday start times, paid time off, paid holidays, and employee activities and recognition.

Requirements

Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Effective communication and leadership skills.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Ability to use overhead cranes and material-handling equipment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, with occasional kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, and climbing.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials, tooling, and components weighing up to 50 pounds independently, and heavier items with assistance or lifting equipment.
Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to perform repetitive tasks involving the hands and arms.
Visual acuity sufficient to read blueprints, inspect precision-machined components, and use precision measuring instruments.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical degree, or certification in a field encompassing painting and surface preparation, or equivalent on-the-job training and experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, sanding, grinding, scraping, or otherwise removing dirt, grease, rust, weld spatter, and other imperfections.
Mask and protect surfaces and components that should not be painted.
Mix paints, primers, thinners, hardeners, and other coating materials according to manufacturer instructions and job specifications.
Apply primers, paints, and other industrial coatings using spray equipment and other appropriate methods.
Inspect surfaces before, during, and after painting; identify defects and perform touch-up or rework as needed.
Read and follow job documentation, drawings, specifications, paint requirements, and work instructions.
Handle, label, store, and dispose of paints, solvents, chemicals, and related materials properly.
Clean and maintain spray guns, paint equipment, booths, work areas, and related tools.
Maintain an organized inventory of paints, coatings, supplies, and consumables, and communicate replenishment needs.
Move or position parts and equipment safely using appropriate material-handling equipment.
Coordinate with other departments to support production schedules and job priorities.
Communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, and other conditions that could affect production.
Assist in other manufacturing areas when paint workload permits.
Follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, housekeeping practices, and incident-reporting requirements, including those for respiratory protection, ventilation, and hazardous materials.
Model Ahaus’ core values and foster a respectful, accountable, and collaborative team environment.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.