Painter

Harlan Global Manufacturing LLC•Kansas City, KS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for painting surfaces of towing tractors and machine parts, applying knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques, using spray painting equipment, power tools and work aids.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required.
Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented.
Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
Detail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitude.
Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.
Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees, clients and customers
Use of safety glasses and steel toed shoes required

Nice To Haves

One to three years experience as automotive (or equivalent) painter (preferred).

Responsibilities

Knowledge of electro-static gun.
Moves switches and dials to start flow current and to activate paint spraying equipment, turns valves and observe gauges to set pressure and controls flow of paint to each spray station
Adjusts thermostat to maintain specific temperature in paint areas
Cleans sands, and applies chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting
Mixes and thins paint or other coating to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts, using spatula or mixing equipment and viscometer
Masks and covers surfaces not to be painted. Sprays specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment
Strips, sands, masks, and repaints surfaces, and blends and polishes finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools
May apply or retouch paint, using brush.
May lay out and paint insignias, symbols, designs, or other markings on painted surfaces, according to blueprints or specifications, using stencils, patterns, measuring instruments, brushes, or spray equipment
May regulate controls on equipment to cure and dry paint or other coatings
May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted
Inspects for Quality the areas painted for runs, sages, and unpainted areas
Prepares product surfaces for painting
Moves parts and equipment as needed
Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned