Industrial Painter

## Job description

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial painting and possess the necessary skills to excel in this role.

Primary Purpose:Prepare and paint wide variety of parts and equipment. Operate spray-painting equipment to apply prime and finish coats. Prepare parts and equipment for painting.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

– Present a team first attitude combined with respect for the Company Mission, Vision, and values.
– Maintaining company productivity and quality standards.
– Mix standard paints, acrylic enamel and two part acrylic urethane to proper color and consistency.
– Prepare surfaces and mask areas for painting.
– Preparation to include grinding, removal of splatter and rust, power washing and degreasing.
– Adjust air pressures and spray nozzle according to types of paint and finish requirements.
– Perform brush painting and touch-up where indicated.
– General housekeeping and maintenance of paint spray equipment, booths and respirators in accordance with department health and safety regulations.
– Must operate a forklift to move parts and equipment.
– Ensure the availability of materials, anticipating requirements and maintaining current inventory.
– Must successfully pass pulmonary function test; will be required to wear a full face piece dual element air-purifying respirator and/or a hooded air supplied respirator. This position may expose employee to a number of chemicals inherent to spray paint operations ranging from but not limited to: Benzene-Dimethyl, Benzene-Ethyl, Benzene-Methyl, Methanol, Propnal-2, Acetone, Aliphatic polyisocyanat and Methyl Isobutyl Ketone.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

– High School or Trade School preferred. Industrial Spray Paint background with 2-4 years of experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

– A physically demanding position requiring heavy lifting and carrying (50-100 lb.). The ability to stand continuously is essential with occasional walking and sitting. The nature of this position will require employee to perform a wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing and pulling heavy objects (50-100 lb.) to crouching, kneeling, bending and handling; and will at sometimes require employee to work from a maximum height of 12 feet.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Education:

– High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

– Industrial painting: 2 years (Required)
– Forklift: 1 year (Required