Painter/Crater

Busch•Virginia Beach, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Busch Vacuum Solutions is seeking a Painter/Crater for a direct hire opportunity at their headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role involves preparing and applying finish coatings and paint to vacuum pumps and systems, ensuring high-quality finished products through surface preparation, masking, and buffing. Additionally, the position supports shipping by packaging and crating pumps and systems for customer delivery. This is a hands-on career opportunity with a company that values quality, teamwork, and professional growth.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
2 plus years experience in industrial equipment painting to include mixing and applying enamels, lacquers, and epoxy paints: Required
Knowledge of safety hazards and practices as it relates to painting: Required
Dependable, self-motivated, and professional with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work and following established processes.
Safety-conscious and committed to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team to meet production goals.
Demonstrates mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to use hand tools and follow work instructions.
Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
Willingness to travel domestically for training
Valid Drivers’ License must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 20 lbs.; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs.
Frequent reaching, grasping, and manual dexterity; occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
Ability to hear audible alarms and maintain the visual acuity necessary to safely perform job duties.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, coveralls, and a respirator when required.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel): Preferred
SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings): Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare pumps and systems for painting including masking, taping, filling and sanding as required for smooth finish
Mix enamels, lacquers, and epoxy paint
Apply appropriate coatings and paints to pumps and systems
Regulate inventory of all necessary painting supplies
Maintain paint booth and equipment
Follow work instructions for labeling and literature packages for pumps and systems
Operate wood cutting tools, power tools, nail guns, and other equipment necessary for crating
Monitor and maintain stock levels for crating supplies
Operate industrial gas powered forklifts
Safely rig systems and pumps for placement on pallets