Industrial Painter

Industrial PainterWesterman, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.The Painter is responsible for preparing the product per instructions and operating various painting equipment and methods without supervision. This position must be able to titrate spray wash and adjust as needed. The Painter also inspects material for any runs, sags or unpainted areas and retouches as required per specifications. The role will perform required maintenance on paint equipment as needed. A successful candidate is a self-motivated multi-tasker with excellent attendance who utilizes a strong work ethic to ensure all paint quality levels are met.Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.Prepares product prior to paint application.Prepares paint equipment as required.Paints product per job instructions.Takes mil thickness readings and adjust when out of specification.Performs cross hatch paint adhesion test.Checks all parts of paint booth for wear or malfunction and replaces as needed.Assists in cleaning paint booths.Handles paint, paint related materials, and hazardous wastes properly.Changes color modules for paint booths.Other duties as required and assigned.On site amenities include a gym, barber, and market.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility 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.High school diploma or equivalent required.Previous industrial painting experience or equivalent knowledge required. 2+ years preferred.Working knowledge of powder paint booth & powder coat process required.Ability to read and understand bill of material required.Must be able to titrate and adjust chemical level seven-stage spray wash. May also perform advanced wet painting.Must be able to adjust machine as needed to maintain excellent quality and production.Must be able to troubleshoot most common recurring problems without assistance.Must be able to correctly complete the production report as specified in the standard operating procedures.Internal training per standard operating procedures and training sheet.Required OSHA safety training.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.Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift.Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.Must have strong range of motion.Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.Must be able to see, speak, and hear.Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.Must pass pulmonary function test in order to wear required respirator.Must wear all required PPE.Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters.Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.