Industrial Painter

About the role

Ahaus is looking for an Industrial Painter who can prepare, paint, and finish manufactured components, machinery, and equipment in accordance with company quality standards and customer specifications. This role involves surface preparation, mixing and application of coatings, masking, touch-up work, and inspection of finished products. The ideal candidate will produce high-quality finishes while working safely, efficiently, and collaboratively with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepares metal surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, grinding, scraping, or otherwise removing dirt, grease, rust, weld spatter, and other surface imperfections.
• Masks and protects surfaces, components, identification plates, machined surfaces, and other areas that should not be painted.
• Mixes paints, primers, thinners, hardeners, and other coating materials according to manufacturer instructions and job specifications.
• Applies primers, paints, and other industrial coatings using spray equipment and other appropriate application methods.
• Inspects surfaces before, during, and after painting to identify defects or areas requiring additional preparation or touch-up.
• Performs touch-up and rework as necessary to meet quality requirements.
• Reads and follows job documentation, drawings, specifications, paint requirements, and other work instructions.
• Properly handles, labels, stores, and disposes of paints, solvents, chemicals, and related materials.
• Cleans and maintains spray guns, paint equipment, booths, work areas, and related tools.
• Maintains an organized inventory of paints, coatings, supplies, and consumable materials and communicates replenishment needs.
• Safely moves or positions parts and equipment using appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Coordinates with other departments to support production schedules and job priorities.
• Identifies and communicates quality concerns, equipment issues, or other conditions that could affect production.
• Assists with other areas of manufacturing when there is capacity in the paint workload.
• Performs all job duties in a safe manner ensuring compliance with established safety procedures, PPE requirements, good housekeeping, and safety incident reporting requirements, including respiratory protection, ventilation, and hazardous materials.
• Champions and models Ahaus’ core values in daily actions and decision-making.
• Fosters a respectful, accountable, and collaborative team environment.
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical degree or certification in a field where painting and surface preparation is encompassed, or equivalent level of on-the-job training and experience.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to moving machinery, metal shavings, cutting fluids, lubricants, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures.
• Use of overhead cranes and material handling equipment is required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety-toe footwear, and other required safety equipment, must be worn in accordance with company policies.
• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods of time throughout the workday are required, with occasional kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, and climbing.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials, tooling, and components weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks involving the hands and arms.
• Must possess visual acuity sufficient to read blueprints, inspect precision-machined components, and use precision measuring instruments.

Benefits

• Flexible start times Monday through Friday.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee recognition and incentives.
• Volunteer and outreach events.
• Employee breakfasts, barbeques, pitch-ins, summer games, and company outings.
• Shared hobbies and team activities.
• Great wages and benefits.
• Supportive, family-first work environment.

About Ahaus

Ahaus is a $30M+ tooling, engineering, and custom automation firm celebrating its 80th anniversary. We’ve grown from a small tooling shop in Richmond, Indiana, while maintaining a small business feel where leaders truly care about their employees. Our average team tenure is 10+ years, with several employees having 40+ years of service. We value a strong company culture and offer a place where people can build long-term careers.