Industrial Painter

JOB SUMMARY:

The Industrial Painter will paint sheet metal and/ or heavy steel frames or 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Methods, procedures, equipment and tools of the trades as they relate to assigned area.
Methods of preparing a variety of surfaces for painting and finish work.
Communicate effectively with others.
Maintain routine records.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Seeing well enough to mix and match paint colors.
Climbing ladders, balancing, bending, pushing, pulling, standing for extended periods, walking, reaching overhead and above the shoulders, squatting, kneeling and twisting.
Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Full dexterity of hands and fingers to operate painting equipment and tools.

PAY RANGE:

$18.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience and spray test results
Weekly pay

SHIFT:
1st shift; Monday to Thursday; 4:45 AM to 3:30 PM

2nd shift; Monday to Thursday; 3:00 PM to 1:45 AM

ENVIRONMENT:

Climate controlled
Low decibel levels

Very clean
Well lit
Onsite gym