Painter 1

Monday - Friday: 4:00 AM - 1:30PM 

Saturday: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM 

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive salary 


• Company paid health and dental benefits


• Paid vacation 


• 401K Plan with company match


• Opportunity for career stability and growth


• Tuition reimbursement program 

Responsibilities 

• Perform production duties such as manual lifting of metal pieces 


• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor 


•  Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.


• Read work orders, paint specifications, and production schedules.


• Verify part number, alloy, finish requirements, and color code before painting.


• Clean, degrease, and prepare aluminum surfaces for coating.


• Mask areas that must remain unpainted.


• Mix and reduce paint according to manufacturer specifications.


• Operate spray guns, pumps, and paint booth equipment.


• Apply primer and topcoat with proper coverage and appearance.


• Monitor flash-off and curing conditions.


• Measure coating thickness using approved gauges.


• Inspect for runs, sags, orange peel, fisheyes, dry spray, and other defects.


• Complete quality and production documentation.


• Maintain housekeeping and clean painting equipment after use.


• Inspect PPE before entering the paint area.


• Follow manufacturer mixing ratio.


• Use calibrated mixing containers.


• Stir thoroughly and strain paint before use.


• Label mixed material with time and batch information.


• Maintain proper gun distance and overlap.


• Apply light tack coat if required.


• Apply full wet coats evenly.


• Verify oven temperature and conveyor speed.


• Record inspection results.


• Report defects to the supervisor immediately.


• Flush spray equipment with approved solvent


• Return paint containers to designated storage.


• Dispose of waste according to environmental procedures.


• Clean booth and surrounding work area.


• Complete end-of-shift housekeeping checklist.


• Respirator approved for painting vapors and particulates.


• Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles.


• Face shield when mixing chemicals.


• Chemical-resistant gloves.


• Painting suits or protective clothing.


• Safety shoes with slip-resistant soles.


• Hearing protection when required.

Qualifications

• Education- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required


• 6 Months to one year of experience in a fast-paced environment. 


•  Accurately uses and understands measuring tape 


•  This position works in a manufacturing - heat intensive environment. 


•  Work is performed in a manufacturing environment in all weather conditions. 


•  Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly, up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally 


•  Bend, twist, climb, squat, kneel throughout shift Able to work in extreme heat or cold conditions. 


•  Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment. 


•  Must be able to handle both large pieces and small pieces of aluminum extrusions 


•  Use hands for simple and power grasping as well as push/pull and fine manipulation 


•  Work at and/or below shoulder level 


•  See fine detail in printed product along with checking for color accuracy


•  Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions 


•  Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization 


•  Perform basic visual quality inspections on products 


•  Maintain the production pace of other team members 


•  Utilize power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties 


•  Able to work weekends and OT 


• Perform related duties as required by supervision 


•  Be willing to work in a manufacturing heat intensive environment.

The pay for this position is $24.72. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.