Industrial Painter - III

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the Paint department work flow based on the production schedule.
• Assign work to Paint employees and ensure that it is completed correctly per company policies and procedures.
• Confirm all materials for each job to ensure pick accuracy prior to painting.
• Responsible for Quality Control of orders and employee craftsmanship.
• Check painted parts for dry film mill thickness.
• Monitor non-inventory materials (paint supplies, safety supplies, consumables, etc.).
• Prep materials for paint by grinding, sanding, de-greasing, seam sealing, etc.
• Operate conventional and airless spray equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metal and other types of surfaces.
• Mix and apply alkyds, epoxies, urethane, zinc epoxies and water borne paint systems according to a prescribed formula.
• Clean paint lines, paint guns and perform other cleaning preventative maintenance to ensure that painting apparatus remain in working order.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area.
• Lead by example by maintaining a positive attitude, understanding and adhering to all company polices, encouraging and mentoring co-workers/employees.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, man-lifts.
• Promote and contribute to a continuous improvement culture.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• 8+ years experience in an industrial painting environment.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds required.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toe work boots, and hardhats.