Painter II - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Painter II prepares surfaces and applies paint to parts using spray equipment. The role includes setting up and maintaining spray guns and other painting equipment, checking equipment against specifications, following work instructions, meeting customer deadlines, and ensuring quality standards are met. The employee also inspects parts, records test results, routes products for rework or salvage when needed, and may fabricate instrument parts through crimping, soldering, brazing, and cutting. The position supports quality, safety, audit, cost-reduction, and continuous-improvement activities. The employee may check work methods and results for conformance, provide updates to a lead or supervisor, and complete other tasks within the scope and skill level of the role. This is an onsite role in Burnsville, Minnesota, with a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applicants must be U.S. Persons.
Requirements
- Typically, a high school diploma or equivalent, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience spraying with paint guns.
- Experience applying coatings to metal in paint booths.
- Experience preparing parts, including taping, applying plastic covers, and filling holes.
- Basic computer skills, including Excel, Word, and email.
- Ability to interpret schematics and/or technical drawings.
- Manufacturing experience.
- Ability to successfully complete training modules associated with the job grade.
- Ability to follow assembly instructions.
- Ability to work effectively in an environment requiring repetitive job responsibilities.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to understand the end uses of products being built.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, masking, and sanding.
- Apply paint to parts using a spray gun.
- Adjust paint guns to maximize transfer efficiency and teach others how to do so.
- Clean and maintain spray equipment.
- Ensure manometers, filters, ovens, and other equipment meet specification requirements.
- Use knowledge of spray patterns, angles, and distance to parts.
- Apply appropriate racking and hanging techniques.
- Read and follow procedures, routing, and other work instructions.
- Operate chart recorders.
- Meet customer deadlines and expectations.
- Comply with applicable elements of quality systems.
- Participate in cost-reduction plans and continuous-improvement plans or events as required.
- Participate in audits.
- Acquire applicable skills, knowledge, and certifications as required.
- Check parts for cracks, loose connections, faulty bonds, and faulty assembly.
- Record test results in testing logs and route products for rework or salvage of usable parts.
- Fabricate instrument parts through crimping, soldering, brazing, and cutting when required.
- Comply with company rules and regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
- Complete assigned tasks within the scope and skill level of the job in support of department objectives and individual skill development.
- Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.
- Report work progress and updates to a lead or supervisor, including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
- Fertility and family-planning benefits.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
- Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
- Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
- Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
