Painter/Stainer

Painter/StainerLocation(s): Winchester, VA, US, 22603 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On SiteOverview Prepare door slabs for painting and staining. Applies paint, varnishes, and stains to interior and/or exterior surfaces. Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife. Primes surfaces as necessary.ResponsibilitiesPrepares paint, varnishes, and stains to interior and/or exterior surfacesPrepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches.Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knifeSuccessfully completing paint projectMaintain tools and equipment and ensure proper and safe working conditionPrimes surfaces as necessaryVerifies proper color to be sprayedVerifies surface is free of defects and mix buckets of paint if necessarySprays surface of door as per established SOPMaintain a safe work environmentMaintain clean work environmentMakes sure parts match ordersPerforms other miscellaneous jobs as directedKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to efficiently use air/hand tools to paint product, ability to read/understand humidity chart.Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures with paint.Read and interpret ticket, door/customer quality specsIdentify defectsKnowledge of sanders, planers, hand tools putty knife, sanding block wood chiselHigh attention to detail detecting defects.Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job in order to avoid any disruptions in production and customer serviceFollow all operational and safety SOP's as writtenQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent, preferred not requiredPrevious work experience in a production environment, preferredAbout Owens CorningOwens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.