Industrial Painter (Swing Shift)

About the role

RK Industries, LLC is a second-generation, family-owned enterprise offering a variety of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication, and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK operates seven distinct lines of business that collaborate seamlessly to bring customer concepts to life.

Responsibilities

• Grind, sand, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
• Clean surfaces to ensure proper adherence and quality.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and inform supervisor of shortages.
• Apply several coats according to paint directions and supervisor directions.
• Tape off no-spray/machine surface areas when needed.
• Apply touch-ups or second coats during the production process and at time of shipping.
• Inspect painted product for any runs, sags, or unpainted areas and retouch as required per specifications.
• Work with supervisor in picking quality paint and equipment for best efficiencies and overall best quality.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes, spray guns, hoses, pumps, etc.
• Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
• Work on and under machines to properly apply primer and paint.
• Absorb and assist in the grind department in material handling and preparation when needed.
• Handle paint, paint-related materials, and paint-related hazardous wastes properly.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years related painting, spray gun, and caulking experience.
• Must be able to read and follow paint data sheets.
• Must understand and work within NACE and AISC coating requirements.
• Ability to work carefully and pay attention to detail.
• Adept at using chemicals in a safe manner.
• Knowledge in Alkyd enamel and epoxy paint a plus.
• Must be dependable.
• Exposure to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust, or odors).
• Noise level can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work with solvents such as acetone, MAK, isopropanol alcohol, isocyanates (catalysts/hardeners), and other paint-related materials.
• Must wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) for the area.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and have stamina to work long hours on their feet; should be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb and work from a ladder.
• Good vision ability to include: color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Takes direction well, ability to work independently and in a group.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces, and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Lift and handle materials.
• Wear full PPE (respirators, suits, gloves).

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day.
• Health, Safety, & Environmental Awards: We are highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Service.
• Benefits: We offer competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being.
• Philanthropy: We build our community through our projects and support it by investing in local services through the RK Foundation.
• RK Foundation Development: We support local services through the RK Foundation.
• RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program: We provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, including leadership and technical learning opportunities, and our accredited apprentice program.