Position Type: Full Time, First Shift | Pay Range: $19.69 - $29.53 per hour
This position is responsible for prepping and painting components and finished assemblies per blueprint specifications. Other responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining the paint booth and equipment.
Job Duties:
- Sets-up equipment to perform painting operation.
- Applies latex paint to components and assemblies using an airless sprayer. May also apply oil-based paints or epoxy when noted on the print and/or traveler.
- Wipes down each piece with cleaner prior to paint application. Provides properly prepped pieces for paint operation and ensures proper adhesion of the finish.
- Takes apart, cleans and re-assembles the paint equipment.
- Cleans and maintains respirator daily.
- Cleans and maintains the paint booth and replaces filters, as required. Properly disposes of paint dust, paint waste and any flammables.
- Moves material to and from the paint booth area.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Reports defect tool and equipment to supervisor.
- Complies with all safety rules and regulations. Keeps barrels on containment skills and marked for proper disposal.
Minimum Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Work Experience:
- Two years’ experience painting, preferably in an industrial environment
- One year experience using a forklift
- One year experience using an overhead crane
Minimum Skill Requirements:
- Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Must be able to clean paint systems and spray guns
- Must be able to mix special paints
- Proven ability to read travelers
- Must have basic computer skills
Physical Requirements:
The employee is continuously required to stand; frequently required to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally must bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, push/pull or life up to 50 pounds and talk and listen.