Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter

The Industrial Painter is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior surfaces of the facility by performing painting, minor drywall repairs, and applying protective coatings. This role ensures a clean, safe, and professional environment throughout the plant, supporting both production and facility maintenance goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
• Works safely at all times.
• Work with 2-part epoxy paint and understand how to mix it.
• Prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces of the facility including walls, ceilings, piping, structural steel, and equipment.
• Perform minor drywall repairs (taping, mudding, sanding, patching) as needed throughout the plant.
• Apply various coatings such as epoxy, enamel, and urethane using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and organize paint supplies and tools.
• Follow all OSHA, PPE, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

Competencies:

• Managing Tasks
• Open Communication
• Self-Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation and industrial paint/coating application techniques.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 + years of industrial/commercial painting experience is preferred
• Prior experience in manufacturing or automotive plant environment is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Forklift or aerial lift certification is a plus.
• Basic computer skills for logging maintenance tasks or inventory (optional depending on site).

Physical Requirements:

• Required to talk and/or hear in an industrial setting (noise level is high). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; climb or balance; kneel, crawl, stoop, or crouch.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with occasional time spent working on a computer or at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs regularly.