Hourly Manufacturing 2nd Shift Painter

About the role

Blair Image Elements is looking for dedicated, reliable individuals to join our Painting team in Altoona. In this role, you'll be responsible for painting prepared signs and sign components with the correct paint product for the material, using hand application spray equipment, to a finish that consistently exceeds our customers' high standards. As an in-person, hourly team member, you'll help produce top-quality signage and ensure our operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Painting prepared signs and sign components using hand application spray equipment
• Reading and working from prints, painting materials to specification
• Mixing and matching paint colors, and loading spray equipment for daily work
• Masking signs for multiple color paint applications
• Priming steel and other substrates to prevent rust and ensure durability
• Working with multiple paint types, including epoxies, enamels, and urethanes
• Operating and performing basic maintenance on spray guns and spray booths
• Using the computer/kiosk to log jobs, clock production hours, and check the production scheduler
• Checking quality of work against print specifications before and after painting

Requirements

• Ability to read blueprints/prints, or learn to read them
• Ability to follow instructions and work quickly, maintaining quality standards
• Basic math skills - able to accurately read a tape measure
• Excellent hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Comfortable working around paints and solvents, including strong odors and fumes (respirator equipment provided)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• High degree of dependability -- able to consistently maintain a regular work schedule, including scheduled overtime as production requires
• Responsible team players eager to contribute
• Prior painting or spray equipment experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Medicine Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• Retirement Plan
• Free life insurance for all employees, with option to add additional coverage at group rates
• Paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks of vacation annually depending on length of service
• Gainsharing Program with quarterly bonuses based on company performance and tenure
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Anniversary Bonuses
• Pay on Demand option through a payroll app
• Loan Program through a local Credit Union
• Free Company Logo Uniforms and Products annually
• Company-funded protective footwear program
• Flexible work schedules
• Annual Employee Picnic and Holiday Party
• Blair Cares employee committee raising funds for team members in need
• Community sponsorship and donation programs
• Blair Scholarship to further education