The Industrial Painter will prime and paint metal parts, consisting of heavy steel frames and other sheet metal parts all with similar metal surfaces with a spray gun, inside an oversized ventilated spray booth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Knowledge of paints, thinners, cleaning agents, and other materials utilized in the cleaning, painting, and finishing of parts related equipment
- Follows safety practices associated with the use of painting equipment, tools and work practices utilized to perform the primary duties;
- Knows methods of preparing different surfaces for painting, including bare surfaces as well as previously painted surfaces
- Performs maintenance on equipment as required for primary duties
- Operates equipment associated with the performance of primary duties such as air compressors, high pressure air gun, sanders, painting equipment, and hand tools with minimal supervision or technical direction
- Understands and follows oral and written directions
- Prepares reports of work performed as well logging in all daily work performed using a computer or tablet
- Establishes and maintains an effective relationship with others
- Mixes, blends, and prepares paint and other coating systems for primary duties
- Demonstrates commitment to an Injury-Free Environment by actively participating in company safety programs
- Complies with all aspects of the corporate environmental, health and safety program.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Contribute to team effort.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge.
- Act on constructive feedback.
- Improve processes.
- Uphold work standards.
- Accept positive criticism.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Should understand methods, procedures, equipment and tools of the paint trade as they relate to assigned area.
- Should understand methods of preparing a variety of surfaces for painting and finish work.
- Must communicate effectively with others.
- Must maintain routine records.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Experience working in a manufacturing and production environment is preferred.
- Experience driving a forklift and operating an overhead crane is a plus.
- ISO experience is a plus.
SKILLS:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Should possess reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
TRAVEL:
PHYSICAL:
- Must seeing well enough to mix and match paint colors.
- Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Must have full dexterity of hands and fingers to operate painting equipment and tools.
- Constant standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching outward and above the head, climbing ladders, gripping, pinching and hand-to-eye coordination are all required as daily functions for this role. Work is performed on cement flooring.
- TEMPERATURE: Climate-controlled yearly (Heat and air conditioning)
MENTAL:
- Ability to work harmoniously with others.
- Ability to accept and follow instructions.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
- Painting Supervisor
- Painting Manager
- General Manager
SUBORDINATE STAFF:
PAY RANGE:
- $18.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience and spray test results
- $2.00 shift premium added to base hourly rate
SHIFT:
- Weekend shift
- Friday to Sunday
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
