Painter - Weekend Day Shift

HOLT•Waco, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for painting and sandblasting heavy equipment, oil field pump skids, generator packages, and related equipment in a shop environment. Essential Functions: Performs painting preparation process to assure quality paint application Operates painting or coating tools on assigned equipment to improve the appearance that results in customer satisfaction Straightens body panels and fenders Fills small dents that cannot be worked out with body filler Files, grinds, sands, and smooths filled or repaired surfaces Sands or sandblasts areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper for protection Primes and paints repaired surfaces with care, skill, and detail using applicable manufacturer paints and standards; details equipment Maintains paint booth and painting equipment. Maintains the paint booth clean and in safe working order Performs light mechanical work to replace parts (e.g. handles, hinges, panels, etc.) Removes and applies equipment decals Performs final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced Controls labor costs at or below quoted flat rates in order to achieve departmental goals Completes necessary paperwork on a daily basis in order to provide timely invoicing Maintains and controls company property and resources in a manner to ensure cleanliness and reliability, and minimizes expenses Completes special projects as requested by the department supervisor in order to meet customer and/or business needs Maintains and completes daily/monthly usage or material consumption reports required for EPA/OSHA; as well as procuring, supplying, and maintaining any current and new MSDS information records for all Disposes of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner, and maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards Requires regular and punctual employee attendance Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

General knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, materials, and terminology used in the painting trade
General knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints, solvents, glues, tools, and equipment
Demonstrates basic knowledge of estimating, planning, and controlling the cost of repair jobs
Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and electronic machine systems
Knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints, solvents, glues, tools, and equipment
Skilled in the application of paints and other finishes by brush or spray gun
Quality control analysis skills to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Operation and control skills for controlling the operation of equipment or systems
Equipment selection skills by determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
The ability to read, write, and understand information
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Ability to learn the more complex aspects of the paint trade
Three or more years of experience in painting and/or body work in automotive or similar shop environment preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree or technical training from an accredited vocational school strongly preferred
Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Responsibilities

Performs painting preparation process to assure quality paint application
Operates painting or coating tools on assigned equipment to improve the appearance that results in customer satisfaction
Straightens body panels and fenders
Fills small dents that cannot be worked out with body filler
Files, grinds, sands, and smooths filled or repaired surfaces
Sands or sandblasts areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper for protection
Primes and paints repaired surfaces with care, skill, and detail using applicable manufacturer paints and standards; details equipment
Maintains paint booth and painting equipment.
Maintains the paint booth clean and in safe working order
Performs light mechanical work to replace parts (e.g. handles, hinges, panels, etc.)
Removes and applies equipment decals
Performs final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced
Controls labor costs at or below quoted flat rates in order to achieve departmental goals
Completes necessary paperwork on a daily basis in order to provide timely invoicing
Maintains and controls company property and resources in a manner to ensure cleanliness and reliability, and minimizes expenses
Completes special projects as requested by the department supervisor in order to meet customer and/or business needs
Maintains and completes daily/monthly usage or material consumption reports required for EPA/OSHA; as well as procuring, supplying, and maintaining any current and new MSDS information records for all
Disposes of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner, and maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
Performs other duties as assigned