Industrial Painter

PDM Precast•Carlisle, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Priming of all different sizes and shape of materials per AISC specs. When not in paint booth working in shop doing odd jobs drilling holes, grinding and helping where needed. Areas of Accountability: Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance. Focus on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality & communication with superiors. Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability. Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance. Embrace and enhance a positive culture. Prepare metal for painting, which includes sanding spatter and rust, wiping down steel to remove oil and cutting fluids, and verifying removal of spatter and slag

Requirements

Must be able to use a sprayer and be able to work in a paint booth
Ability to use hand and/or power tools and equipment
Must know how to operate a Lull, Skid Loader and Fork Lift
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Must have some experience in industrial painting
Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment in a 100% safe manner following appropriate regulations, policies and procedures
Use correct paint equipment settings and adjustments
Perform daily maintenance routines on paint equipment
Identify and mask areas that are not to be painted
Use proper paint application procedures
Inspect paint job in progress for quality problems, such as runs and missed areas
Clean paint booth and lights and change filters
Organize and maintain paint trailer
Coordinate flow of and complete necessary paperwork
Perform quality checks including visual and electronic mill testing
Assist in keeping all paint areas clean and organize
Clean and prime material
Required to wear a respirator, must be able to pass a medical qualification and a respirator fit test.
Help with general shop duties
Assist with material handling