Painter

PainterThe Painter is responsible for performing a full range of specialized coating projects by operating and maintaining paint spraying equipment within all aspects of the Paint Department.Duties and ResponsibilitiesInspect surfaces that are to be painted.Sandblasting, coating and other work on steel surfaces.Paint in detailed and large-scale settings.Maintain painting equipment to ensure proper performance.Inspect painted surfaces for flaws that occurred in the initial painting process.Sand and prepare surfaces for repairing any imperfections.Identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of materials.Spray paint parts in a controlled environment.Mix paints and cure accelerators.Utilize cleaning solutions to prepare surfaces.Clean spray equipment and maintain paint booth.Cleans all surfaces to remove foreign matter and rough edges.Paints product surfaces in the paint booth with brushes, paint rollers or spray equipment.Reads shop drawings or written instructions to determine method and sequence of painting all projects given.Performs all necessary tasks for the maintenance of all paint equipment.Acquire knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements.Properly disposing of paint.General Housekeeping.Performs other related duties as assigned by management.QualificationsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED), or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.CompetenciesAdaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Adherence to Company Policies - Follows rules and sets a good example by consistently adhering to appropriate work guidelines; follows organizational plans and guidelines so that objectives can be accomplished.Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.Job Knowledge - Demonstrates a basic understanding off all job knowledge skills, procedures and processes; knows resources to seek guidance for clarification as needed.Productivity - Manages workload efficiently to meet goals & objectivesQuality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentContinually required to standFrequently required to walkFrequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterityOccasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawlOccasionally required to talk or hearOccasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicalsWhile performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loudThe employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 33 poundsSpecialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: ForkliftPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position.Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fridays 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays as needed from 6:00 a.m. to noon.TravelLocal travel may be required at times.