Painter 1

Responsibilities

• Perform production duties such as manual lifting of metal pieces
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations
• Read work orders, paint specifications, and production schedules
• Verify part number, alloy, finish requirements, and color code before painting
• Clean, degrease, and prepare aluminum surfaces for coating
• Mask areas that must remain unpainted
• Mix and reduce paint according to manufacturer specifications
• Operate spray guns, pumps, and paint booth equipment
• Apply primer and topcoat with proper coverage and appearance
• Monitor flash-off and curing conditions
• Measure coating thickness using approved gauges
• Inspect for runs, sags, orange peel, fisheyes, dry spray, and other defects
• Complete quality and production documentation
• Maintain housekeeping and clean painting equipment after use
• Inspect PPE before entering the paint area
• Follow manufacturer mixing ratio
• Use calibrated mixing containers
• Stir thoroughly and strain paint before use
• Label mixed material with time and batch information
• Maintain proper gun distance and overlap
• Apply light tack coat if required
• Apply full wet coats evenly
• Verify oven temperature and conveyor speed
• Record inspection results
• Report defects to the supervisor immediately
• Flush spray equipment with approved solvent
• Return paint containers to designated storage
• Dispose of waste according to environmental procedures
• Clean booth and surrounding work area
• Complete end-of-shift housekeeping checklist
• Respirator approved for painting vapors and particulates
• Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles
• Face shield when mixing chemicals
• Chemical-resistant gloves
• Painting suits or protective clothing
• Safety shoes with slip-resistant soles
• Hearing protection when required

Qualifications

• Education- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• 6 Months to one year of experience in a fast-paced environment
• Accurately uses and understands measuring tape
• This position works in a manufacturing - heat intensive environment
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment in all weather conditions
• Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly, up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally
• Bend, twist, climb, squat, kneel throughout shift
• Able to work in extreme heat or cold conditions
• Able to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment
• Must be able to handle both large pieces and small pieces of aluminum extrusions
• Use hands for simple and power grasping as well as push/pull and fine manipulation
• Work at and/or below shoulder level
• See fine detail in printed product along with checking for color accuracy
• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
• Maintain the production pace of other team members
• Utilize power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties
• Able to work weekends and OT
• Perform related duties as required by supervision
• Be willing to work in a manufacturing heat intensive environment

Pay

The pay for this position is $24.72. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.