Painter

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Industrial Painter to join our production team. In this role, you will manage the complete coating process, from initial surface preparation and media blasting to precise spray gun application, hand-coating, and post-paint thickness inspections. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly safety-minded, capable of maintaining booth equipment, and comfortable working in variable indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Job Duties:

• Cleans and prepares surface to be painted.
• May apply masking tape over parts or areas that are not to be painted, or for special two-tone paint jobs.
• May smooth surface areas with sand paper or sander.
• Selects and mixes primers and finish paint colors per job specification and diagrams.
• Pours primers and paints into spray container and connects gun to air hose.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coats some area by hand with brushes and rollers.
• Cleans spraying equipment with brushes and solvent.
• May complete paint thickness measurements and record average thickness to meet customer specification.
• Complete required paperwork for paint usage, inspection report and inventory orders.
• Perform routine maintenance to paint booth, scrap walls, and paint, clean lights, change filters.
• May perform bead, shot, and sand blasting.
• May paint undercoating and finishes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair of cryogenic piping circuits and system malfunctions.
• Complete all required documentation for control of parts, labor hours, and work performed..
• Identify efficiency and quality issues; resolve or suggest improvements or resolutions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, team leaders, supervisors, and customers.
• Maintain housekeeping.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, manuals and drawings.
• May become certified in forklift operation.
• May become certified as respirator wearer.
• Indoor/outdoor work in all kinds of weather.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.