Painter

WESTERMAN INC•Hebron, OH

17d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Westerman, Inc. is an employee-owned, multi-site manufacturer of production and storage equipment for the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. The Painter prepares products according to job instructions and operates painting equipment and methods independently. The role includes titrating and adjusting spray-wash chemicals, inspecting finished material for runs, sags, or unpainted areas, and retouching work to meet specifications. The Painter also performs maintenance on paint equipment and supports paint-booth upkeep while following procedures for handling paint, related materials, and hazardous waste. The position requires regular and punctual attendance, a strong work ethic, and the ability to meet paint quality and production standards. Work takes place in a manufacturing plant and may involve extended standing, physical effort, extreme temperatures, tight quarters, and required PPE and respirator use.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous industrial painting experience or equivalent knowledge.
Working knowledge of powder paint booths and the powder-coat process.
Ability to read and understand a bill of material.
Ability to titrate and adjust chemical levels in a seven-stage spray wash.
Ability to adjust machines as needed to maintain quality and production.
Proficiency in troubleshooting common recurring problems without assistance.
Ability to complete production reports according to standard operating procedures.
Completion of internal training according to standard operating procedures and training sheet.
Required OSHA safety training.
Ability to stand for extended periods, potentially for an entire shift.
Ability to exert moderate to heavy physical effort and lift up to 50 pounds.
Strong range of motion and ability to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, bend, and walk over even and uneven surfaces.
Ability to see, speak, hear, read instructions and measuring devices, and use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
Ability to work in hot and cold extreme temperatures and access all areas of the plant and grounds.
Ability to pass a pulmonary function test to wear the required respirator and to wear all required PPE.
Ability to work in tight quarters and perform tasks requiring close vision, depth perception, attention to small details, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience is preferred.
Ability to perform advanced wet painting.

Responsibilities

Attend work regularly and punctually.
Prepare products before paint application and prepare painting equipment as required.
Paint products according to job instructions.
Take paint thickness readings and make adjustments when readings are outside specification.
Perform cross-hatch paint adhesion tests.
Inspect paint-booth parts for wear or malfunction and replace them as needed.
Assist with cleaning paint booths.
Handle paint, related materials, and hazardous waste properly.
Change paint-booth color modules.
Perform required maintenance on paint equipment.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.