Painter - 1st Shift
Responsibilities
- Operate painting system
- Spray paint truck bodies and/or components using handheld spray gun
- Apply paint to obtain consistent dry film thickness
- Perform quality checks and ensure paint application meets paint standards
- Check paint viscosity during shift and adjust as necessary
- Change solvent and paint drums
- Fill hardener and paint drums
- Perform paint booth housekeeping and filter maintenance
- Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime
- Ensure and occasionally assist with proper surface preparation prior to painting
- Load and unload parts/components to be painted
- Monitor temperature gauges in booth and oven
- Maintain daily time records
- Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives; may participate in continuous improvement events
- Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train)
- Effectively assist and train new/current associates
- Follow established safety, environmental, and quality policies, procedures, and practices, including proper use and care of PPE
- Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment
- Demonstrate commitment to Altec core values
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend
- Basic computer usage knowledge
- Proficiency in spraying with paint guns
- Knowledge of automotive painting
- Vocational training in lieu of experience will be considered
Desired Skills and Experience
- Proficiency in painting with electrostatic paint guns
- Proficiency in painting with HVLP paint guns
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care options
- Matching 401(k)
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Company events
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation
Pay
Pay range: $23.63 - $25.53/hour. Pay is based on experience, education, and qualifications. Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
About Altec
Altec was founded on values that place the customer first and view people as our greatest strength. The company has grown by maintaining these values and earning the trust of customers worldwide. Altec is committed to total customer satisfaction, innovation, financial stability, and excellence in design, manufacturing, and service. Altec’s vision is to be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services, and solutions in all markets served. Associates are integral to achieving this vision and uphold core values such as integrity, quality, teamwork, and enjoyment of work.
Learn more about our Duluth location: Altec Duluth Location
Meet our associates: Altec Associates