About this role
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:
• None
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:
• None
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