Production Painter

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The industrial spray painter will spray surfaces of manufactured products with H paint finishing system in a fast-paced production environment, where they will spray surfaces of manufactured products, such as pump connectors, LPG/NH3 and Accessory Adapters to name a few.

·         Operate paint spray gun, maintain & clean.

·         Conduct visual inspection on assemblies before painting.

·         Prep parts prior to painting, includes tapping ends & wiping down parts.

·         Buffing / polishing parts.

·         Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose.

·         Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.

·         Able to read drawings, tape measure & work orders.

·         Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.

·         Willingness to take direction from area lead and follow that direction and to be a self-starter when not working under direct supervision.

·         General housekeeping.

·         Reliable and prompt in attendance.

·         Assist other areas of the shipping department when needed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

·         Experience using an Airless Paint Finishing System

·         Experience painting metal surfaces, machinery and/or manufactured products

·         Preferred experience in a fast-paced production environment

·         Must complete Respirator training course & Pulmonary evaluation.

·         Must be able to wear respirator over the course of the day.

·         Must wear safety toe boots, PPE, safety glasses etc.

·         Lift up to 45lbs safely throughout the shift unassisted & over 45lbs using team lifting

·         Prefer 1 year of painting experience.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, (operate spray gun) handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.