Production Assembler 1

Painter

Job Title: Painter Pay Rate: $25.75 - $30.90/hr. Location: Bloomfield, CT Zip Code: 06002 Schedule: 1st Shift Work Environment: 100% Onsite Employment Type: Full-time Start Date: Right Away Shift: 1st shift (hours will vary between 5:00am-4:30pm) & OT Available We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $25.75 - $30.90/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description: The Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces and applying paint and protective coatings to manufactured items and structures. This role requires knowledge of paints, mixing techniques, and application methods to meet customer specifications while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The Painter ensures quality finishes through proper surface preparation, safe equipment operation, and adherence to company and regulatory standards.

Primary Duties

• Apply protective coatings by hand or spray gun to surfaces in accordance with customer specifications.
• Move items to drying areas for additional painting or packaging.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects and perform touch-ups as necessary.
• Maintain and make available all current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for painting-related materials.
• Maintain daily logs of paint usage in compliance with EPA regulations.
• Clean and maintain painting equipment, including brushes, spray nozzles, hoses, containers, hoods, and fire control systems.
• Ensure assigned work is clearly understood prior to commencing.
• Complete painting tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain housekeeping in paint areas, including preparation and protection of surroundings to prevent overspray and air pollution.
• Immediately report all nonconforming materials to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely use all required painting tools and equipment, including spray painting systems and PPE.
• Ability to read paint labels and mixing instructions.
• Knowledge of paint types, properties, safety precautions, and reactions.
• Familiarity with SDS sections related to painting processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company Health & Safety procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in varied positions (bent over, stooping, squatting).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with proper body mechanics.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs with proper body mechanics.
• Frequent walking throughout shop and yard areas.
• Ability to climb ladders, including those exceeding 12 feet.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety shoes/boots (hard-toe).
• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses.
• Hearing protection (ear plugs).
• Clothing covering shoulders, torso, and legs.
• Respirator (as required).
• Gloves.
• Protective suit.

Working Conditions

• Shop environment with regular exposure to paint fumes, chemicals, and noise.
• Strict adherence to PPE and safety requirements is mandatory.

Benefits Available:

• Health Benefits
• Wellbeing & Support
• Family Benefits
• Savings & Spending Accounts
• Income Protection
• Retirement & Financial Wellbeing
• Legal & Protection
• Lifestyle Benefits
• Additional Health Resources

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws