Painter 1

Job Description

Monday - Friday: 4:00 AM - 1:30PM
Saturday: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:
Competitive salary
Company paid health and dental benefits
Paid vacation
401K Plan with company match
Opportunity for career stability and growth
Tuition reimbursement program
Responsibilities
Perform production duties such as manual lifting of metal pieces
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Read work orders, paint specifications, and production schedules.
Verify part number, alloy, finish requirements, and color code before painting.
Clean, degrease, and prepare aluminum surfaces for coating.
Mask areas that must remain unpainted.
Mix and reduce paint according to manufacturer specifications.
Operate spray guns, pumps, and paint booth equipment.
Apply primer and topcoat with proper coverage and appearance.
Monitor flash-off and curing conditions.
Measure coating thickness using approved gauges.
Inspect for runs, sags, orange peel, fisheyes, dry spray, and other defects.
Complete quality and production documentation.
Maintain housekeeping and clean painting equipment after use.
Inspect PPE before entering the paint area.
Follow manufacturer mixing ratio.
Use calibrated mixing containers.
Stir thoroughly and strain paint before use.
Label mixed material with time and batch information.
Maintain proper gun distance and overlap.
Apply light tack coat if required.
Apply full wet coats evenly.
Verify oven temperature and conveyor speed.
Record inspection results.
Report defects to the supervisor immediately.
Flush spray equipment with approved solvent
Return paint containers to designated storage.
Dispose of waste according to environmental procedures.
Clean booth and surrounding work area.
Complete end-of-shift housekeeping checklist.
Respirator approved for painting vapors and particulates.
Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles.
Face shield when mixing chemicals.
Chemical-resistant gloves.
Painting suits or protective clothing.
Safety shoes with slip-resistant soles.
Hearing protection when required.
Qualifications
Education- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
6 Months to one year of experience in a fast-paced environment.
Accurately uses and understands measuring tape
This position works in a manufacturing - heat intensive environment.
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment in all weather conditions.
Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly, up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally
Bend, twist, climb, squat, kneel throughout shift Able to work in extreme heat or cold conditions.
Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Must be able to handle both large pieces and small pieces of aluminum extrusions
Use hands for simple and power grasping as well as push/pull and fine manipulation
Work at and/or below shoulder level
See fine detail in printed product along with checking for color accuracy
Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization
Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
Maintain the production pace of other team members
Utilize power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties
Able to work weekends and OT
Perform related duties as required by supervision
Be willing to work in a manufacturing heat intensive environment.
The pay for this position is $24.72. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.