Painter Prep (69273)

WEILER FOREST PRODUCTS INC•LaGrange, GA

51d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing surfaces for painting, managing the curing oven, identifying paint quality issues, and applying/removing masking. The position also involves cleaning various equipment and areas, loading materials, transporting painted articles, monitoring wash solutions, and performing sanding to achieve a quality pre-paint finish. Forklift operation may be required. Safety is paramount, and all guidelines must be followed.

Requirements

Paint Specific Right-to-Know Training
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both over the phone and in person.
Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups.
Ability to display active listening skills and ask the appropriate questions.
Weiler Forklift Operating Certificate

Responsibilities

Cleans and prepares surfaces of articles to be painted.
Manages curing oven and identifies quality issues with the paint.
Applies masking to parts and machines before final painting.
Removes masking from parts when painting is done.
Cleans wash bay, tanks, hoses, nozzles, drying chamber, paint fixtures, hooks, and other assorted equipment.
Loads materials into work area and transports painted articles to and from curing oven.
Monitors the soap and phosphatizes in the wash mix to assure quality.
Removes imperfections in the pre-paint finish utilizing orbital and manual sanding equipment.
Operates a Fork Truck as needed.
Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.