Production Painter

IDEX•Rutherford, NJ

7d•$40,300 - $60,500•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. POSITION SUMMARY The Production Painter is responsible for applying coatings on a variety of parts and surfaces within a paint booth environment. This position will manage all aspects of the coating process including surface preparation, paint application, quality control, equipment management as well as monitor and track usage to ensure compliance to EPA air permit regulations.

Requirements

Good communication Skills
Basic computer skills including the use of MS Office
Attention to details and quality of workmanship
Ability to follow directions and written instructions
Ability to work overtime (days, weekends) as necessary
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience with applying spray coatings in a production environment.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

Clean and prepare surfaces for painting that include the use of masking tape and fixtures.
Perform paint operations utilizing multiple application methods including HVLP spray guns, spray cans and brushes as required.
Ensure the correct approved paint recipe is utilized including the use of paint thinner when required.
Track approved paint usage to ensure compliance with hourly and monthly spray totals by populating a MS Windows-based spreadsheet.
Sustain a clean and safe working environment, including (but not limited to) daily and weekly cleaning and preventative maintenance activities on spray equipment and the booth.
Unload parts to and from paint booth using various methods; including the use of overhead cranes and forklifts.
Troubleshoot and diagnose paint problems that include inconsistent spray, spray gun cleaning and mechanical issues and paint visual defects contributed to the spray process.
Support continuous improvement activities by constantly evaluating system standards and supporting daily production metrics (Safety Quality, Prod, Cost).
Additional duties as necessary.