Painter- Industrial

Superior Metal Technologies•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Superior Metal Technologies is a full-service aluminum metal finishing company, specializing in high-performance architectural coatings, including polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF (Kynar 500), eco-friendly acid etch anodize and caustic etch anodize. We've been an aluminum metal finishing leader since 1936. Our years of customer commitment and dedication coupled with industry knowledge have allowed us to become the finisher of choice for a wide range of industries across the country. We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Painter (Industrial) with a strong focus on manufacturing and production to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for painting metal parts and maintaining a high standard of safety and organization. This role is critical in supporting our production operations and will require a proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication skills.

Requirements

1 year experience with electrostatic automatic and hand held (HVLP), paint line systems
1 year of painting experience while wearing respirator equipment
Able to read and understand work orders and identify parts
Follow all safety rules
Excellent level of drive and dedication to attendance
Able to switch colors as necessary and clean equipment appropriately
Understanding of viscosity checks, and wet film build checks
Understanding of exposed and non-exposed surfaces to be painted
Ability to work with little supervision and instruction (self-starter)
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate and inspect machinery and metal pieces
Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. to position metal objects to begin and finish treatment processes and/or prepare for shipping
Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to position self to move metal objects for treatment or packing.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Must be able to detect slight differences in various finishes.
Communicate verbally with coworkers about safety, discrepancy, or variety of other work issues
Tolerate working in an environment that may be hot or cold depending on the season and will expose you to loud sounds, dust, fumes and solvents.
Candidates must be 18 years or older, and willing and able to pass a drug and alcohol test at any given time.

Nice To Haves

Able to switch colors as necessary and clean equipment appropriately
Understanding of viscosity checks, and wet film build checks
Understanding of exposed and non-exposed surfaces to be painted
Ability to work with little supervision and instruction (self-starter)

Responsibilities

Application of paint on product per specifications
Color change, getting the correct paint for jobs
Daily cleaning of equipment
Minor adjustments of Air/KV when needed
Air pattern adjustments
Wet film builds checks
Clear understanding of exposed and non-exposed surfaces to be painted
Visual inspection of quality of applied paint on surface, making minor adjustments as needed
Troubleshooting issues
Minor repairs of equipment
Training of another Tech
Clear coat application
Capable of touch up with HVLP guns
Viscosity checks
Minor adjustments to viscosity when needed with solvents
Filling out all paperwork requirements
Set-up and operation of the topcoat automatics
Relieving out other painters for breaks/lunches as needed
Constant communication with paint group leader and paint line
Periodic review of finish product to confirm the quality