INDUSTRIAL PAINTER

Job Description

Job Description

Yates Industries is looking for an Industrial Painter in our Austell, GA plant!

Yates Industries is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders. At Yates Industries, we truly care for our employees, fostering a sense of family among and across the workforce. Join the Yates Industries Team and get away from that feeling of “it’s just a job” – start on your path to a rewarding career with great growth potential. Our in-house training opportunities can help to get you started; the next step is up to you.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Deburr, wash, and prepare all cylinders and components for paint
• Paint all cylinders with sprayer with various types of coatings: primers, epoxy paint, CARC paint
• Prepare cylinders for painting by removing old paint, rust, grease, dirt and other debris.
• Mask and protect parts that are not to be painted
• Mix paint according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Inspect painted cylinders for quality of workmanship, noting and runs, sags, and unpainted areas and corrects as needed
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with company policies
• Maintain and wears all PPE in accordance with company policies
• Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management immediately
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area and assist in keeping the shop clean and organized
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications/experience requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Able to prioritize jobs.
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Mechanical background
• Ability to read basic blueprints.
• Able to read a tape measure and calipers
• Prior industrial painting experience is a must
• CARC painting experience preferred

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment:

• Test stand
• Air supply lines
• Tape measure
• Micrometer
• Calipers
• Scale
• Crane
• Hi-Lo
• Radial Arm saw
• Nail/staple gun
• Paint booth operation
• Cylinder parts washer

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

Reading skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• BCBS Medical & RX
• Vision
• Dental
• Short Term Disability
• Group Term Life
• Matching 401K
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Yates Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides employment and advancement opportunities to its employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, transgender status, weight, height, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in conviction) or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, disciplinary decisions, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.