Painter (Day Shift)

PainterThe Painter is responsible for preparing, mixing and applying paints to various surfaces using airless and conventional spray methods. The Painter will also assist with inventory management, ensuring that supplies are well stocked and available for production needs.Essential Functions:Prepare and mix paints according to specifications, ensuring the correct color, texture and consistencyApply paint to surfaces using airless and conventional spray methods, ensuring a smooth, even and high-quality finishPerform metal finishing tasks to ensure the surfaces are properly prepared for paintingConduct regular inventory checks on paints, supplies and materials and requisition additional supplies as needed to avoid production delaysAccurately measure and check paint thickness to meet quality and industry standardsUnderstand and adhere to all operating and safety procedures within the paint departmentProvide assistance to other team members within the paint department as required, contributing to the smooth flow of operationsPerform other duties assigned by supervisorRequirements:Job Requirements:1+ years experience in metal painting, preferably in a production or manufacturing environmentAttention to detailMust be able to read and use a tape measure to assist with surface measurements and paint applicationMust be able to work with respirators and other protective gear while mixing and applying paintsMust be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physicalMust be able to pass a background checkDesirable Experience, Education and Training:High School Diploma or equivalent preferredPhysical Requirements:Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeingTurning, twisting, bending and balancingPushing, pulling and reachingMust be able to lift and / or move up to 50 poundsTools, Equipment and Technology:Airless and conventional sprayersPaintTape MeasurePPEEnvironmental Conditions:80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.Benefits Offered:Earned Wage AccessHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid VacationLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceSafety AwardsCompany StoreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.