Painter
About The Position
L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom-made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction and heavy industrial industries. We are looking for an individual to join our Paint Department. This position will work directly with other Painters and the Paint Supervisor on a daily basis to ensure production goals are met. This role may also work with our Research and Development department as well as our Engineering department to test equipment, tools, and products. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for painting products, using customer specifications for paint colors. This paint is unique as different customers require different paints for their products to ensure the paint does not chip or rust in the weather conditions. In this role you will also be responsible for changing paint filters, keeping track of paint supplies, and letting your supervisor, Quality, and Purchasing know what needs to be ordered. This role has the opportunity to work with many tools including, but not limited to paint guns, pressure washer, scissor lift, overhead crane, sandblaster, and more! The position reports directly to the Paint Supervisor. This shift is Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm to 6:00am. OT is possible depending on production needs. This position offers $1/hr. shift differential pay when clocked into midnight hours.
Requirements
- 18 years or older.
- Valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED with 1 year of work experience.
- Industrial Painting skills.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to use mil thickness gauge.
- Knowledge of painting and spraying.
- Ability to use hand and power tools.
- Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
- Physical strength sufficient to perform job duties.
- Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Required to wear a respirator and PPE uniform.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment written math test, physical, drug and background test.
Nice To Haves
- 1 of year painting experience.
- Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Painting products, using customer specifications for paint colors.
- Changing paint filters.
- Keeping track of paint supplies and letting your supervisor, Quality, and Purchasing know what needs to be ordered.
- Ensure accuracy and quality, following company procedures and specifications.
- Maintain an accurate timekeeping record.
- Report problems to supervisor.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Maintain inventory.
- Prepare parts for painting.
- Follow SP for customer product.
- Maintain and clean spray gun.
- Assist in other areas of production as needed if qualified.
- Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
- Perform related work or job duties as required by supervisor.
Benefits
- health, welfare, and retirement
- annual bonus, if eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
