Painter/Blaster

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Redwood Falls, MN

2d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Artex Manufacturing in Redwood Falls manufactures a line of maure spreaders, silage trailers, and truck boxes. We conduct our business with cooperative values and strive to maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects ideas, hard work, and the dignity and worth of the individual. Artex Manufacturing is now accepting applications for the combined role of Painter/Blaster! We offer a guaranteed starting wage of $26.00/Hr. along with scheduled increases and a benefits package.

Requirements

Ability to pass in-house forklift/telehandler certification
Strong attention to detail and ability to work systematically
Ability to accurately read and interpret documents and instructions
Ability to focus and remain in Blast/Paint Booth for up to 2 hours at a time, or until unit is completed
Ability to perform tasks independently and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Consistently drag up to 100 pounds
Consistently lift/carry up to 75 pounds
Consistently bend at the knees and/or waist in potentially awkward positions
Frequently crawl and lay on floor and under equipment for underbody blasting
Frequently climb ladders or sides of trailers up to 10 feet; frequently perform duties on an elevated surface
Consistently perform hand and wrist movements
Ability to distinguish colors
Stand up to 100% of the workday
Work in restricted spaces
Wear head-to-toe protective suit and helmet, up to 2 hours at a time
Ability to work in an environment with extreme heat, cold, wet/slippery conditions, and/or loud noise levels; partially work outside year-round

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience
Experience with manufacturing heavy machinery
Previous experience with forklift/telehandler
Experience steel and/or sand blasting
Experience applying sprayed paint

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and/or telehandlers to organize units and move them in/out of Blast/Paint Room
Load and/or hang units onto racks, fixtures, jigs, sawhorses, and/or stands
Mask and protect specified areas from abrasion with tape and/or paper; evenly apply caulking beads to seams of assembled units
Set up and use high-pressure blasting equipment to abrade metal surfaces to remove mill scale, paint, rust, and/or dirt
Apply primer then paint and other finishes using brushes, spray guns, and/or rollers; select and mix coating additives to thin or promote drying and adhesion, as needed
Electronically track hours worked on each unit to better understand efficiencies and actual production costs
Perform quality inspections throughout blasting/painting processes
Sweep Blast Room to reclaim steel grit into collection system
Monitor dust collector and fresh air systems and document readings and any required maintenance including filter changes
Disassemble paint and blast equipment and clean equipment, using solvent, wire brushes and dry cloth
Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor machine maintenance
Comply with all safety and environmental regulatory compliance requirements
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance