3rd Shift Industrial Painter

Elliott Equipment CompanyOmaha, NE
Onsite

About The Position

Elliott Equipment designs and manufactures truck-mounted aerial work platforms, boom truck cranes, and digger derricks that help crews work safer and more efficiently across utility, sign & lighting, construction, and governmental markets. With over 75 years of innovation, we are known for purpose-built equipment and long-term reliability. As part of Stellar Industries, Elliott is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. That ownership mindset drives our culture, our quality, and our commitment to continuous improvement. Under direct supervision, the Industrial Painter is responsible for material handling of painted components, proper surface preparation of components to be painted, proper primer and topcoat mixing, and application technique of primer and topcoat to provide a durable and aesthetically acceptable finished product.

Requirements

  • Successful demonstration of spray application of various primer and topcoat to provide an acceptable surface finish per Elliott paint specification.
  • Excellent verbal and in written communication skills.
  • Flexibility with an ability to make proactive decisions that maintain safety, quality, and workflow.
  • Thorough knowledge of Elliott Equipment Company paint policy and procedure, including reading shop orders, including reading and interpreting engineering drawings via access in Max.
  • ECR & NCR (Engineering Change Request and Nonconformity Report)
  • Understanding of MAX System
  • Instruct and train proper prep and loading methods to obtain maximum safety and quality output.
  • Maintain minimum inventory and supply levels.
  • Conduct accurate inventory Paint Supplies.
  • Ability to sustain and improve processes associated with tooling and fixtures for continuous improvement, while improving safety, quality and workflow in a LEAN manufacturing environment.
  • Good math and measurement skills
  • Ability to bend, reach, push, pull and put parts into positions for painting
  • Able to lift 50 lbs frequently from a floor or bench level to a painting fixture.
  • 1-year Minimum experience in various forms of surface prep and spray application of paint materials, preferably in a shop environment.
  • Industrial or automotive paint experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan production, maximize quality and run a safe, clean department
  • Proper PPE use and care per OSHA Guidelines
  • MSDS Labeling System
  • Safety and housekeeping
  • Booth maintenance
  • Proficient in spray finishing techniques and application
  • Interpretation of paint suppliers’ required specifications for mixing ratios and application
  • Proficient in spot painting techniques to provide unrecognizable paint repair in touch up applications
  • Operation of all equipment required for surface preparation, primer and topcoat application, power washers, sanders, overall spray paint equipment, safe application of degreasers, soaps, phosphates.
  • Operation of material handling equipment, forklifts, hoists, etc.
  • Paint equipment cleaning, maintenance and repair.
  • Proficient application of urethane and epoxy primer and fillers
  • Single stage paint / base coat / clear coat
  • Metallic and Solid Colors
  • Make paint rework repairs as needed.
  • Produce high quality product that meets or exceeds industry standards in minimal time frames
  • Other duties as assigned by area supervisor

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Strong benefits
  • $2,000 hiring bonus
  • Differential: $2/hour
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