Industrial Painter - II

M.W. Watermark is an environmentally conscious company focused on water and wastewater treatment equipment. We build custom water treatment solutions and refurbish used equipment, aiming to make a positive difference in preserving clean water for future generations.

About the role

As an Industrial Painter II, you will prepare and paint components and equipment to a high-quality standard in a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, hourly position reporting to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for paint by grinding, sanding, degreasing, seam sealing, and other surface treatments.
• Operate conventional and airless spray equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metal and other surfaces.
• Mix and apply alkyds, epoxies, urethanes, zinc epoxies, and waterborne paint systems according to prescribed formulas.
• Maintain painting apparatus by cleaning paint lines, paint guns, and performing preventative maintenance.
• Ensure cleanliness of the work area.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and man-lifts as needed.
• Promote and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in an industrial painting environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent (basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Normal conditions for a manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise, machinery, and potential hazards.
• Required use of safety equipment: safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toe work boots, and hard hats.
• Physical demands include medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Essential physical activities may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Visual acuity requirements involve operating machinery at close range, including inspection of small defects, parts, and measurement devices.
• Exposure to inside environmental conditions with potential hazards such as moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, and chemicals.
• Position requires on-site work in the factory; remote work is not available.