Manufacturing Industrial Painter (Metal)

About the role

Job Summary: The Painter Technician is responsible for preparing and painting components and parts to quality and safety standards to prepare for shipping.

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/mix paint (primer and topcoat) and apply paint to parts and assemblies to company quality and safety standards.
• Inspect wet and dry paint mill thickness to ensure it meets company expectations for desired paint life.
• Monitor material levels and report any shortages/issues to supervisor.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, cleaned, and serviced on regular schedules.
• Communicate with paint vendor and supervisor to assist with process improvements.
• Communicate with production supervisor regarding material shortages and equipment needs.
• Load and unload the Powder Coat Line (Level 1 expectation).
• Read applicable documents, demonstrate fine attention to detail.
• Complete work in a timely fashion.
• Knowledgeable about all required department procedures.
• Know safe work practices, paint waste disposal and clean up guidelines, paint storage guidelines.
• Forklift experience moving large components.
• Disassemble and reassemble paint guns; troubleshoot issues with paint gun, paint pump, and paint booth systems.
• Apply general painting practices with attention to detail.
• Communicate and discuss issues with peers and leaders.
• Knowledge of quality inspection; excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; comply with legal regulations.
• Understand equipment, standards, and general manufacturing practices in the Generator enclosure and power switchgear product areas.
• Identify and follow proper procedure for all non‑conforming material; assist in tracking and recording non‑conforming reports (NCRs).
• Cooperate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments to ensure quality compliance and continual product improvement.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and manipulate heavy test equipment and cables.
• Manual dexterity to operate digital equipment, including computers and PLCs, protective relays, controllers, and other equipment with small fine buttons and operators.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and be fully engaged in the Powder Coat/Paint environment.
• Required to stand and walk on the manufacturing floor throughout the day.
• Work environment may be indoors or outdoors depending on the project; tolerance for various weather elements may be necessary.
• Active manufacturing setting; at times noisy with moving equipment.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalency preferred; a combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Previous painting experience, 6 months – 5 years, mixing and applying an automotive grade, three‑part epoxy paint on small and large assemblies required.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, work instructions, UL Standard, and written directions.
• Ability to use a computer and enter information in a database.
• Knowledge of measurement tools, tape measures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO – personal and sick days)
• Flexible spending accounts / Health savings account
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement