Senior Painter

Trelleborg•Renton, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Painter is responsible for preparing and painting parts to meet specific requirements, ensuring quality and efficiency in the process. This role involves meticulous attention to detail in surface preparation, paint mixing, application, and documentation. The painter will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment, including the paint booth and equipment, and managing inventory of supplies.

Requirements

Must keep the area clean and organized at all times.
Must maintain a FOD free work environment.
Ability to use a DA sander for several hours.
Ability to use a paint spray gun for several hours.
Lift up to 50 lbs. or more with assistance.
Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
Communication skills.
Detail-oriented with an ability to multi-task and problem-solve.
Proficient use of paint guns, including the ability to adjust it for humidity and viscosity to achieve required paint results.
Full understanding of cleaning a paint gun including disassembly and reassembly for maintaining a clean gun for high quality paint results.
Proficient in mixing paint components (paint, thinner, hardener).
Knowledge of Solvent and Waterborne Paints.
Proficient use of Zahn EZ cup and DIN Flow cup.
Knowledge of using a PosiPen and Wet Film Thickness Gauge.
Must have the ability to compare color charts to actual painted parts.
Must be able to differentiate colors to accurately identify defects in product paint.
Must be able to be approved for a respirator through a fit test through a third party.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR.

Responsibilities

Use sanders and similar tools to ensure parts are prepped for paint.
Routinely review work orders and work on correct operations and jobs.
Sand and prep surfaces to requirement and meet daily Takt times.
Prepare and mix paint to the requirement using weight scales and mixers.
Paint parts to meet requirements.
Document all required information as per the work instructions.
Package and prepare parts for shipment to the next operation.
Verify correct part count and paperwork accompanies product.
Maintain work area, keeping it stocked, clean, and organized.
Maintain the area and paint booth by changing filters, documenting maintenance, monitoring and documenting nanometer readings, replacing dirt traps, mats, etc.
Maintain inventory control of supplies and remove expiring items from the system and work area.
Maintain spray equipment to the highest standard.
Review work and deliver blemish-free parts to paint.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.