Industrial Painter - 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace • Berea, OH

2d

About The Position

The Industrial Painter safely performs painting processes to ensure parts meet customer specifications and industry requirements. The role prepares workspaces and parts, operates and maintains painting equipment, selects and mixes coatings, applies primer and finish coats, and checks work for quality and procedural compliance. The painter also performs required testing and inspections, completes production documentation, maintains a clean and safe work area, and conducts safety checks and preventative maintenance on equipment and the paint booth. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Previous work experience painting a variety of surface types.
• Understand techniques for achieving desired coating and thickness.
• Proficient with and physically able 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.
• Desire to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

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

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 to specifications.
• Apply primer or finish coats to parts and use a brush on areas inaccessible to the hand sprayer.
• Ensure quality requirements are met and follow work orders to determine the appropriate surface spray.
• Take samples required for testing and interpret results.
• Perform inspections to ensure procedural compliance.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including time care, 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time, subject to applicable policies and eligibility.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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