Production Painter

Syndeo Staffing has an opening for a temp-to-hire Production Painter. The Production Painter should be experienced in a manufacturing environment.

Schedule: 1st, 2nd. and 3rd shift available

Pay: Based on experience

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read work orders and similar documentation to stage product for painting.
• Prepare product for painting, to include clean and masking the product.
• Prepare paint for use in the booth and in the hand spray guns.
• Use cleaning fluids to clean the machines and the work area.
• Apply paint to various sized parts, miscellaneous components, and equipment frames.
• Operate paint booths.
• Operate hand-held paint spray guns.
• Observe paint results for quality.
• Make decisions regarding acceptability of results.
• Troubleshoot when product appearance is less than desired.
• Control temperature, operate and clean paint equipment, check and adjust paint viscosity.
• Other duties include cleaning and maintenance of paint line, properly disposing of hazardous waste, and to service and check chemical levels in appropriate locations.

Competencies: Level 1 –Paint Operator

• Able to read and follow routine work processes and procedures.
• Requires a moderate degree of mechanical, technical and/or analytic knowledge and experience.
• May include requirements for concise arithmetic skills and ability to communicate in writing.
• Some troubleshooting on product appearance requirement.
• Ability to operate a paint gun, and other hand/power tools.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions regarding paint mixing.
• Ability to exchange information with co-workers. Take and give work instructions, schedules and reports of work completed.
• Understand and adhere to safety guidelines while working near chemicals and paint line. Always wear required personal protective equipment while performing work. May require wearing a mask/respirator.

Education and Cognitive Skills:

A high school diploma or GED demonstrates possession of the following skills:

• Basic math skills to record and calculate production results.
• Basic reading skills to understand instructions, shipping documents and warnings.