Painter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous industrial painting experience or equivalent knowledge.
• Working knowledge of powder paint booths and the powder-coat process.
• Ability to read and understand a bill of material.
• Ability to titrate and adjust chemical levels in a seven-stage spray wash.
• Ability to adjust machines to maintain quality and production.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting common recurring problems independently.
• Ability to correctly complete production reports according to standard operating procedures.
• Completion of required OSHA safety training.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, potentially for the entire shift.
• Ability to exert moderate to heavy physical effort and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong range of motion and ability to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.
• Ability to see, speak, and hear; read instructions and measuring devices; and use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
• Ability to walk on even and uneven surfaces and work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must pass a pulmonary function test to wear the required respirator and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Physical ability to access all areas of the plant and grounds, including tight quarters.
• Some work may require close vision, depth perception, seeing small details, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform advanced wet painting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products before paint application.
• Prepare and operate painting equipment according to job instructions.
• Titrate and adjust spray-wash chemical levels as needed.
• Paint products according to job instructions and specifications.
• Take mil-thickness readings and adjust when readings are out of specification.
• Perform cross-hatch paint adhesion tests.
• Inspect painted material for runs, sags, unpainted areas, or other quality issues and retouch as required.
• Check paint-booth parts for wear or malfunction and replace parts as needed.
• Assist with cleaning paint booths and change booth color modules.
• Perform required maintenance on paint equipment.
• Handle paint, paint-related materials, and hazardous waste properly.
• Adjust machines as needed to maintain quality and production.
• Troubleshoot common recurring problems without assistance.
• Complete production reports as specified in standard operating procedures.
• Attend work regularly and punctually.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.