Painter Trainee - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Painter Trainee applies paint and other coatings to company products, including military-specification paint, using electrostatic and air-assist paint guns and other automotive-type application devices. The role supports painting, preparation, inspection, equipment upkeep, and safe work practices. Some duties, including equipment repair and applying decals, stencils, and rust-proofing, are specified as required only in Dodge Center. The position requires participating in onboarding and annual hazardous-waste-handler training under EPA RCRA rules. Work is performed on routine shift hours, with infrequent overtime, weekend work, or shift rotation. The listed pay range is $20–$26.52.
Requirements
- Eager to learn.
- Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Follow instructions and perform work of a relatively routine nature.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Prime, paint, and touch up vehicles using power spray equipment and brushes.
- Flush tanks, hoses, and guns before color changeovers.
- Mix paints to achieve the required color, formula, conditions, viscosity, and consistency; perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as needed.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and 6S standards.
- Follow safe procedures when assembling and testing assigned models and products.
- Maintain the work area and equipment, including preventative maintenance tasks as applicable.
- Inspect products before, during, and after painting to ensure specifications are met.
- Sand, wash, and condition parts as needed; perform light bodywork when required.
- Inspect completed parts for quality and validate that components meet requirements.
- Participate in onboarding and annual hazardous-waste-handler training, including training on waste hazards, storage and labeling requirements, inspections, shipping manifests, emergency equipment, spill and fire response, and evacuation routes.
- In Dodge Center only, disassemble, clean, repair, adjust, and reassemble painting equipment such as pumps, paint heaters, tanks, and spray guns.
- In Dodge Center only, apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
