Painter
About the role
The Industrial Painter will be responsible for all aspects of painting Industrial Equipment. This includes preparing surfaces, mixing paint, utilizing spraying equipment, operating paint booths, rolling and touching up, applying decals, etc.
Key Deliverables
- Operate paint sprayer or other equipment industrial paint on metals or products.
- Monitor work to ensure desired results.
- Ensure that all materials are labeled accurately.
- Clean, sand /grind and prepare equipment surface for painting.
- Inspect all products to ensure that the end results follow Astec’s guidelines.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
- Ensure safe work practices are followed and adhered to
- Check production schedule or shop request list and plan work tasks
- Clean, sand/grind, and prepare equipment surfaces for painting
- Apply primer and finish coats with attention to safety, quality and efficiency
- Mix and match paint, clean and maintain spray guns and other painting equipment
- May work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing protective and safety equipment
- Wear a mask, fresh air breathing apparatus or other safety equipment as needed, when working with paint products emitting hazardous vapors
- Occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes
- Attend weekly department safety meeting
Experience and Competencies
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- At least 2+ years of previous experience in spray coating application, in an industrial manufacturing production environment or at least one year as a Painter 1.
- Must be detail oriented, have good workmanship while taking and following direction with little to no supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of working cross-functionally and as a team is necessary.
- Strong problem-solving skills are desired.
- Must be able to operate paint spray equipment, mixing equipment, booth equipment, work from ladders, lifts, etc. to properly apply various paints and coatings to industrial products.
- Must be able to select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays and prepare them by mixing in the correct ratios using automated paint mixing equipment.
- Forklift and overhead crane experience is required.
- Ability to read and interpret a tape measure, engineering drawings, and bills of material (BOM's) is necessary.
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
None
Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work:
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
Work Environment
- Manufacturing Environment
- Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock.
- The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures.
- The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.