Painter III

Job Description

Job Description

Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Painter III responsible for preparing surfaces and applying primers and paints to a wide variety of manufactured parts and products. This position requires experience in surface preparation, paint mixing, spray application, and curing processes to ensure finished products meet established quality standards and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean surfaces for painting by sanding, wiping with solvents, and performing other necessary surface preparation procedures.
• Mask designated surfaces and areas as required prior to painting.
• Load and unload parts onto and from paint racks.
• Mix and prepare primers and paints according to manufacturers' instructions and specifications.
• Verify proper surface treatment and preparation before applying primer or paint.
• Apply primers and paints using spray equipment on a wide variety of parts with different sizes, shapes, and contours.
• Operate curing ovens and monitor temperatures and curing cycle times to ensure proper finishing.
• Perform visual inspections of painted parts to ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain paint booth equipment, including spray guns, filters, and related apparatus.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production processes, painting techniques, and quality control.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations outlined in the employee handbook and company notices.
• Follow written and verbal instructions provided by leads, supervisors, and management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with the company's Code of Safe Work Practices.
• Understand and adhere to the company's quality management system and established work procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience: 5–10 years of experience working in a paint shop environment, preferably in the aerospace or automotive industry.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform precise, high-quality work.
• Experience mixing and preparing a wide variety of primers and paints, including gloss, semi-gloss, and flat finishes with different formulations.
• Basic understanding of blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience working with work orders, job orders, and related production documentation.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and pulmonary function test, if required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting or exceeding customer requirements, quality standards, and expectations.

Interpersonal Skills: Communicates effectively, builds positive working relationships, and collaborates professionally with employees, leads, supervisors, and management.

Planning and Organizing: Effectively organizes tasks, materials, and work activities to ensure assignments are completed accurately and efficiently.

Problem Solving: Identifies, analyzes, and resolves issues related to painting processes, surface preparation, and product quality.

Salary Expectations:

$25-$32hr 

We offer competitive compensation & benefits package:

• Health insurance (Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
• 401(k)
• PTO

About HII:

HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.

Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.

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