Painter

Hours: 1st Shift 5am-3pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime hours as needed

Summary:

A Painter is responsible for applying powder coat with precision and consistency in accordance with company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains paint guns, spray equipment, reclaim equipment, and other tools in the booth according to the manufacturer instructions and company procedures


• Applies powder coating to metal parts with precision, ensuring even coverage and adherence to quality standards


• Monitors the temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors in the paint booth to ensure optimal painting conditions


• Ensures proper preparation of parts before painting, including masking, cleaning, and inspecting for defects


• Perform powder coat color changes as necessary, according to daily production plan


• Refilling the powder coat hopper when necessary


• Maintain the cleanliness of the paint booth and immediate working area


• Conducts quality checks after painting to ensure surfaces are smooth, uniform, and meet internal and external customer specifications


• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to maintain workflow and minimize downtime


• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Great work ethic and attendance


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Reliable transportation


• Demonstrated ability to work independently, unsupervised, or in a team environment


• Excellent problem-solving abilities


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Flexibility and adaptability – maybe remove this, seems ambiguous and unnecessary


• Continuous improvement mindset


• Ability to use various computer systems


• Ability to lift 55lbs


• Willingness to stand for up to ten hours daily, throughout the shift


• Ability to follow all safety protocols and procedures


• Willingness to wear PPE and work in a factory environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, odor, and fumes


• Flexibility to work various shifts based on production needs


• High school diploma or GED required