Heavy Equipment Painter

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• To prepare and paint any and all parts/components and machines in a timely manner to meet any deadlines, shuttle trucks schedule.
• Maintain the paint bay and all of the equipment.
• Must have the ability to take a job from start to finish without constant supervision or guidance.
• Must be able to produce a first class finished product.
• Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to see a project completed.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
• To maintain a clean and safe environment in the paint bay, outside area of the paint bay and any surrounding areas.
• Coordinate the workflow through the wash bay and then to the paint bay to meet schedules.
• Keep the work flowing in a timely manner.
• Must work with a positive attitude and spirit of cooperation.
• Must have the flexibility to quickly change direction on any project and move from job to job with minimum disturbance.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, often times with little advance notice.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Understand operating instructions for different machines.
• To read and understand maintenance and service procedures for the painting equipment and perform the maintenance as needed.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner as to avoid harm to him or other personal.
• Must have experience in the proper preparation of all surfaces to be primed or painted and able to paint the parts/components, machines, and obtain a quality finish.
• Have a good knowledge of the operation of all types of heavy equipment and all lifting procedures, when using the hoist, and forklift.
• Must be able to work under pressure with constant completion deadlines.
• Must be capable of using the various types of paint equipment such as Graco and Binks Spray Equipment.
• The proper maintenance and use of the respirators.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Walk and/or stand 8 hours on concrete floor in shop that may be very warm or cold.
• Exposed to all types of paints, thinners and additives.
• 50 lbs. weight lifting restriction.
• Use hand for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Use feet frequently in repetitive movement.
• Frequently bend, squat and climb.
• Be willing to be exposed to grease, oil, dirt and steam (hot and cold).
• Be willing to work overtime as needed.