Production Painter (Manual Paint)

Valmont Industries • Estill, SC

91d

About The Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Painter position at our Estill facility. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will paint quality composite light poles and accessory products according to customer specifications. The role involves operating cranes, performing basic maintenance on blasting, packaging, and coating equipment, and painting transmission sections, light poles, arms, bases, and small parts using HVLP, air-assisted airless, and electrostatic powder coating equipment. The painter will mix and apply paint to desired specifications and must have 90 days of experience and demonstrated proficiency at each level (1, 2 & 3) before progressing on to step 4.

Requirements

• Proficient with tape measure and the use of hand tools
• Ability to read and follow written and oral directions
• Possess knowledge of pneumatic painting equipment and proper use of same
• Maintain supplies needed on a weekly basis
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, use hand and arms to reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel and lift up to 60 lbs. without assistance
• Work with and around chemicals/solvents and work in hot and cold environments

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to utilize proper decision making techniques
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Select the proper paint according to the print specifications & set up a per production schedule
• Ensure that all poles and any parts are wiped and cleaned prior to painting and avoid over spray
• Clean entire pole with acetone to remove dust and dirt
• Properly place the pole prior to painting
• Set up machine for wet mil coverage of 3.5 mil's of paint
• Check millage of painted parts
• Paint the product with even coverage to avoid runs
• Remove product and place on conveyor for drying
• Keep containers containing chemicals labeled and covered at all times in accordance with EPA and fire prevention standards
• Maintain paperwork for daily inspection of filters
• Regularly inspect parts for quality at prescribed intervals per written and verbal guidelines
• Detect and report defective material, improper equipment operation and unusual conditions to supervisor
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly condition
• Follow all standard and/or prescribed safety regulations
• Follow all standard operating procedures
• Keep work area and painting equipment clean, emptying all trash, putting away all tools, etc in their proper location at the end of the shift

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED