Industrial Painters- 1st Shift $20/hr- IMMEDIATE NEED

Scope Services • Bridgman, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Department Supervisor and in cooperation with other team members, paints trailer chassis, axles, air tanks, and miscellaneous parts according to specifications and the production schedule. The role involves applying primer and topcoat, inspecting painted products for drips, runs, and gouges, and completing touch-ups and other finishing work. The painter maintains painting equipment and the paint booth, follows safety procedures, and confirms the trailer frame is stable and secure on lifts before painting. Good attendance is required to perform the essential functions of the job.

This is a full-time, first-shift, in-person position. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the pay starts at $20.00 per hour. Work takes place in a heavy industrial setting, with frequent standing on concrete and exposure to industrial conditions. Employees must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment and may need to pass health requirements for respirator use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant and recent experience working in an industrial paint department.
• Dependable, adaptable to new situations and challenges, open to changes and new ideas, and able to use time wisely.
• Ability to work independently and respectfully with others in a team environment, following reasonable instructions, training, and supervision.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequently pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 70 pounds from floor to table and table to shoulder level.
• Ability to stand on concrete for 8 to 12 hours per day and work 4 to 6 days per week.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety boots with metatarsal guards, a Tyvek suit, and respiratory protection.
• May be required to pass health requirements for respirator use to be considered for or remain in the paint area.
• Must pass a criminal history check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Paint trailer chassis, axles, air tanks, and miscellaneous parts according to painting specifications and the production schedule.
• Tack out drips and runs, and tack or buff out primer runs when possible.
• Select appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint-mixing equipment.
• Mix paint with thinner according to the paint specification sheet and required handling time.
• Operate hand-held spray guns or other mechanized painting or product-coating equipment.
• Mask areas that do not require paint.
• Apply primer and topcoat and inspect dried work for drips, runs, and gouges.
• Paint small items or apply touch-ups using paint brushes.
• Clean painting equipment and the paint booth.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure the trailer frame is stable and secure on the lifts before beginning painting.
• Notice inconsistencies or faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to help prevent faulty products from leaving the facility.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• PTO after 90 days
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of continuous employment; contributions are through voluntary payroll deduction and are non-contributory by the employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED