Painter I

Alamo Group • Seguin, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, prepares, moves, organizes, and paints manufactured parts using the paint line monorail and powder-coat process. The role involves securely hanging parts on the paint conveyor, applying specified paint, inspecting finished parts against quality specifications, and maintaining the paint booth, equipment, and work area. The Painter I also transports materials with forklifts, dollies, and other equipment to support the needs of assembly departments.

Requirements

• One year of paint experience; powder-coat and electrostatic spray-gun experience preferred.
• Must know how to operate a forklift.
• Knowledge of paint characteristics, including application and drying time.
• Ability to read and use paint tools such as a sander, scraper, and tape.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to operate a paint applicator and other hand and power tools.
• Good clear acuity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds independently and more than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 or more hours as tasks require.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing and eye protection, gloves, and safety shoes.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant and in confined spaces, tolerate heights, and perform frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing.
• Physical capability to wear a pressure-demand respirator.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Powder-coat and electrostatic spray-gun experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for painting by applying masking tape and cleaning surfaces.
• Hang, fasten, and remove parts from the paint line conveyor system.
• Install specified powder-coat parts and operate the paint applicator to coat work surfaces.
• Inspect painted parts to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Meet painting needs for all assembly departments.
• Clean and maintain the paint booth and equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and a safe work area.
• Transport heavy materials using dollies, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Organize parts in their designated areas before and after painting.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• Profit-sharing
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Training and development programs
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship programs

What This Job Offers

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