Painter I

About the role

The Painter I is responsible for basic surface preparation and spray painting of scale assemblies and parts. This position will operate paint systems, maintain tools and equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Additionally, this position will support housekeeping and 5S initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Inspects surfaces prior to painting to ensure proper preparation.
• Mixes paints according to technical procedures and established standards.
• Operates GRACO air-assisted airless spray system under supervision.
• Applies paint to large metal structures using electrostatic or spray guns.
• Inspects painted work for coverage quality and absence of defects or foreign material.
• Maintains painting equipment and tools per scheduled maintenance requirements.
• Performs housekeeping and 5S duties in the paint booth and surrounding work areas.
• Documents material usage and equipment maintenance logs accurately.
• Assists with moving and positioning assemblies using overhead cranes.
• Supports other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of industrial spray-painting experience preferred.
• Ability to identify surface defects and apply correct painting techniques.
• Knowledge of paint mixing, safety practices, and respirator usage.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to be trained on GRACO systems.
• Willingness to learn EPA and environmental standards.
• Willingness to learn about industrial coatings and proper application procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under general supervision.
• Able to learn and follow all respirator protocols and other safety protocols.
• Effective communication skills with a team-oriented, safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Physical demands include regular bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, climbing stairs and ladders, sitting, and standing or walking for prolonged periods of time (up to 10 hours per shift).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Requires the ability to pass pulmonary capacity testing for respirators.

Skills

• Painting techniques.
• Respirator usage.
• Equipment operation (GRACO air-assisted airless spray system).
• Housekeeping and 5S duties.
• Teamwork and safety-first mindset.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Standard schedule with frequent overtime hours and weekend work may be required.