Painter

Reports to: Machinist Supervisor, Supply Chain Manager, Rebuild Manager

About the role

The Painter is responsible for preparing, priming, and painting various components and parts to meet quality standards. The role involves working with a variety of materials and surfaces, ensuring that finished products meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items for finishing operations to include cleaning, masking, and sanding as required.
• Paints items as required.
• Inspects finish to verify conformity.
• Ensures items are identified with work order number prior to painting or powder coating.
• Complies with all safety and hazardous material procedures, wears protective equipment as required to meet or exceed OSHA and company requirements.
• May provide training to other employees on painting and powder coating operations.
• Maintains all aspects of work place cleanliness and organization.
• Maintains accurate records.
• May be required to drive forklift trucks.
• May be required to get additional training or certification.
• May provide assistance to other departments, as needed.
• May be required to participate in Small Group Improvement Activity Teams, daily Team Meetings, and Team Exercise sessions.
• Identifies opportunities for improvements and submits in accordance with Continuous Improvement Program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Complies with the requirements of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (when required).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, and kneel on a regular basis.
• Regular manual dexterity/coordination: hand/eye movements, motor control.
• Regular visual effort: concentrated reading of documentation or close viewing of computer displays.
• Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Potential Hazards: Employee may be exposed to hazardous substances including a variety of petroleum-based products, cleaning solvents, etc. on a regular basis. Employee may be exposed to sharp (cutting) tools on a regular basis.

Skills

• Time Management – Effective time management skills to independently complete tasks with minimal disruption.
• Organization – Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain a smooth workflow.
• Teamwork – Ability to work closely with a variety of employees while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Communication – Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; ability to ask detailed questions to comprehend requests.
• Safety and Security – Follow safety policies/plans; utilize tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure paint booth, oven, and wash bays are working properly.
• Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Additional vocational training or certification in painting is a plus.