About The Position

The Industrial Painter primes and paints metal parts, including heavy steel frames and sheet metal components, using a spray gun inside an oversized ventilated spray booth. The role involves preparing surfaces, mixing and applying coatings, maintaining painting equipment, following safety and environmental requirements, documenting work, and working cooperatively with others. Work is performed on cement flooring in a climate-controlled environment with heating and air conditioning year-round. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Compensation is $18.00–$24.00 per hour depending on experience and spray test results, plus a $2.00 shift premium added to the base hourly rate.

Requirements

  • Understand paint-trade methods, procedures, equipment, and tools relevant to the assigned area.
  • Understand methods for preparing a variety of surfaces for painting and finish work.
  • Communicate effectively, including excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Possess reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • Use Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Maintain routine records and follow instructions.
  • Be able to see well enough to mix and match paint colors.
  • Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Have full hand and finger dexterity to operate painting equipment and tools.
  • Perform daily activities involving standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching outward and overhead, climbing ladders, gripping, pinching, and hand-eye coordination.
  • Work harmoniously with others and accept and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in a manufacturing and production environment.
  • Experience driving a forklift and operating an overhead crane.
  • ISO experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prime and paint metal parts, including heavy steel frames and sheet metal parts, using a spray gun.
  • Prepare bare and previously painted surfaces for painting and finishing.
  • Mix, blend, and prepare paint and other coating systems.
  • Maintain equipment as required for primary duties.
  • Operate associated equipment, including air compressors, high-pressure air guns, sanders, painting equipment, and hand tools.
  • Follow safe work practices for painting equipment, tools, and work procedures, and participate in company safety programs.
  • Comply with the corporate environmental, health, and safety program.
  • Follow oral and written directions and communicate effectively with others.
  • Prepare reports and log daily work using a computer or tablet; maintain routine records.
  • Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
  • Contribute to team efforts, maintain professional and technical knowledge, act on constructive feedback, improve processes, and uphold work standards.
  • Meet deadlines and maintain a positive attitude.
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