Paint Technician

Description

Pay: $18-$20 per hour

Company Summary

Managed through the Riverbend Industries portfolio, Global Flow Products d/b/a American Wheatley HVAC is a leading manufacturer of ASME-certified stock and custom hydronic tanks and a distributor of related values and other HVAC components used across a wide array of industrial applications across the United States. American Wheatley HVAC leverages more than forty years of experience, a robust assortment of specialty HVAC hydronic systems and technology, and a commitment to speedy, quality work to ensure clients receive the right product for their jobs.

Riverbend Industries (RBI) is a private family-owned portfolio holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The portfolio is primarily comprised of several small, independently operated, previously family-run businesses in the light manufacturing and distribution sectors. The portfolio is a long-term holder of its investments/assets and plans to grow both organically and through acquisitions into the foreseeable future.

Primary Responsibilities

• Spray painting of hydro equipment
• Main painting duties include: laying down equipment, cleaning and washing, mixing paint, and spraying it on the equipment
• Opportunity to learn more positions on the floor
• Comply with all company policies and regulatory requirements
• Conducting quality assurance checks to confirm meets specifications
• Determine work sequence
• Complete assignments based on production needs
• Understand procedures and processes for department 
• Contribute ideas to improve or optimize procedures
• Follow company process standards, procedures and company policies in the shop including PPE use, proper part handling, and warehouse organization and cleanliness
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Attendance - Reports to work as scheduled. Follows established procedures for breaks. Notifies supervisor in advance of scheduling changes
• Dependability - Extent to which employee demonstrates a positive attitude and promotes cooperation with supervisors, peers, and others
• 5S - Extent to which the employee keeps their work area clean and orderly after each shift. Cleans and organizes during extended down time
• Work Attitude and Stewardship - Extent to which employee demonstrates a positive attitude and promotes cooperation with supervisors, peers and others. They also focus on utilizing company resources as a good steward
• Job Knowledge - Understand duties, responsibilities and has ability to use materials as needs with the level of proficiency required to accomplish the work 
• Initiative - Ability to be self-directed, efficient, creative and resourceful. Assumes extra work and adapts quickly to new responsibilities
• Quantity and Quality of Work - Amount of work completed in work week with accuracy and care for customer
• Problem Solving/Decision Making - Extent to which the employee can assess a problem and offer solutions for resolution

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous warehouse experience a plus 
• Forklift experience, preferred
• Proven ability to safely operate shop equipment

Skills & Characteristics

• Experience with industrial painting and desire to become better with your skill
• Steady, precise hands
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated (able to work with little direction)
• Desire to learn other areas of the shop 

Physical Requirements

• Ability and willingness to perform/comply with following: 
• Willing and able to work outside in manufacturing/warehouse environment with varying temperatures
• Willing to work alone a high percentage of the time
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Willing to work in a manufacturing environment with dust, fumes, oils and where noise levels can be high