Painter

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family‑owned companies in Europe. Voith Paper is hiring for: Interested to learn about Voith? Check out our video " Voith careers " on YouTube. Reasons you’ll love working here: Flexibility with Work/Life Balance Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package 401K with generous company match Summary Industrial Painter I prepares paper machine roll parts for paint, operates a spray painter or other equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metals or products. Mixes paints and other solutions and monitors drying to ensure desired results. Completes finishing with baking, polishing or other materials. Follows all required safety procedures. May paint items by hand as needed. Responsibilities Follow specific instructions for prep and paint of paper machine rolls. Prepare paper machine roll parts safely by needle scaling, wire brushing, cleaning, and performing other surface preparation activities as needed. Paint surfaces of metal parts using spray painting equipment and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques. Apply a variety of coatings including enamels, epoxies, urethanes and military coatings from various paint manufactures. Maintain consistent paint thickness in accordance with quality and specification requirements. Clean and prepare part surfaces prior to painting to ensure they are free of contamination and meet specification requirements. Inspect parts prior to paint for needed repair, prepping and cleaning. Mask parts to print notes stating tight tolerances for overspray prevention. Hang or set-up parts prior to painting. Inspect parts after painting for needed repairs, proper thickness and general appearance. Sand, mask, blend and finish to match part’s surrounding areas when completing paint repairs. Maintain paint equipment, including spray guns, booths, filters, and related components, to ensure proper operation and performance. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements Safety awareness in an industrial shop environment. Demonstrate proper PPE use and promote safe work practices among team members. Overhead crane/forklift certification a plus. Demonstrate strong attention to detail to ensure the cosmetic appearance and quality of painted paper machine rolls. Possess good mechanical aptitude. High school graduate or equivalent. * This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position. Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr