Painter II

Vontier•Janesville, WI

About The Position

The Painter II applies paint to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of stations and other structures. The role prepares steel components, applies industrial-grade primer and polyurethane finish coats, inspects completed work against quality and thickness specifications, marks parts as required, and performs paint touch-ups during shop-floor assembly. The position works under general supervision and may perform additional duties as assigned. The work involves operating spray equipment in paint booths and using equipment such as an overhead crane, forklift, and pallet jack. The employee must be able to certify to wear a respirator and work safely around mechanical equipment, fumes, outdoor conditions, electrical-shock hazards, vibration, and loud noise.

Requirements

Must be able to certify to wear a respirator for painting.
Must be safety conscious and have an excellent safety record.
High school diploma or GED and a one-year college or technical-school certificate; or two years of related experience and/or training, such as in an auto paint body shop or industrial painting operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret engineering prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems, work with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Knowledge of Microsoft AX Software.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must frequently lift or move up to 70 pounds and meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification; the employer will provide it.

Responsibilities

Mechanically clean steel as needed to remove mill scale, then wash it with Hydrite or another cleaning solution to remove oil and dirt; use sandblasting when specified.
Inspect components for defects in materials or workmanship from previous operations and notify the supervisor of defects.
Prime bare steel with industrial-grade, two-part urethane primer to a minimum dry coat thickness of 2 mils.
Apply an industrial-grade, two-part polyurethane finish coat to a minimum total dry coat thickness of 4 mils.
Inspect painted work after curing to ensure it meets quality expectations and check paint thickness against specifications.
Mark identification such as work-order or job numbers where required.
Touch up paint on stations during shop-floor assembly as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.