Industrial Spray Painter - 1st Shift

The Industrial Spray Painter sands, cleans, masks, and paints all Terra-Tran units, Power units, field returns, and fabricated components which require final finishing. All units must be painted before final inspection. In this function, you will: Prepare all surfaces to be sprayed properly. This includes bare metal areas and the proper sanding, and feather edging of previously painted surfaces. Be knowledgeable as to what bushings and associated transformer accessories must be masked to prevent them from being painted. Check the Bills of Material for correct color and specified mull thickness. Record serial number of units repainted and affixes to unit for identification. Adjust and periodically check all pump pressures, heater temperatures, and air and fluid pressures to maintain the best possible spraying application condition. Paint viscosity at the beginning of the shift and at mid-shift, uses a Zahn cup and stopwatch to check paint viscosities when required. Check and maintain proper fluid and air pressure in pressure pots used for spraying all special colors. Check units with great care to ensure that no areas have been missed. Change filters and maintain the cleanliness of spray booth associates floor areas on a scheduled basis. Clean and lubricate all spray guns at the end of the shifts. Clean and maintain personal respirator on a scheduled basis. Procure all paints from Paint Room as needed, using hand cart and barrel truck. Operate 15,000 lb. electric walker to move smaller units into spray booth. Coordinate with crane operator all moves of large units in and out of the spray booth. High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution is required. Previous industrial, manufacturing, or automotive spray-painting experience. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Previous working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air pressure painting Minimum of six (6) months of previous industrial spray-painting experience. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to work overtime when required. Ability to be certified to wear personal respirator with or without reasonable accommodations.