Painter

Barry-Wehmiller•Phillips, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Painter at BW Papersystems, you would perform a normal range of metal preparation and painting operations on a wide variety of parts, weldments, subassemblies, and assembled company products. You would be working from process sheets, repair orders, specifications, and instructions to operate various types of grinders (sanders) and determine colors and areas to paint on machine surfaces.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of applicable experience

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings, route sheets, specifications, and instructions to perform work.
Wash parts with pressure washers and apply conversion coating/sealers.
Use surface filler materials to build up part surfaces and sandpaper to smooth.
Operate various types of hand grinders (sanders); use wire brush, files, and sandpaper to remove scale and burrs.
Clean, grind, and prepare metal for painting operations; tape and mask units to protect areas not to be painted.
Set up and operate spray painting equipment to apply standard undercoat sealer and finishing coats of paint.
Add thinners as necessary to obtain proper paint viscosity.
Mix paints.
Make necessary adjustments and manipulate gun to control and obtain proper finish; exercise care to prevent sags, dry spray and dirt.
Use sand blaster to remove existing rust and slag; must have some knowledge of materials to eliminate distortion that may result from these processes.
Operate portable and stand abrasive belt grinders, portable disc grinders, and buffing wheels to snag, grind, and polish parts.
Identify and report defective materials or operational issues to supervisors with detailed descriptions.
Operate materials handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks) to move and organize inventory.
Handle proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulatory requirements.
Maintain equipment and work areas in clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Perform all tasks in accordance with established safety procedures.
Other duties as assigned.