Industrial Painter - RedGuard

What You Can Expect Working in the Industrial Painter Position

The Industrial Painter will use paint application techniques and equipment to professionally finish interior and exterior surfaces of blast-resistant and other industrial, modular buildings and their parts. As an Industrial Painter, you will provide consistent and quality work in support of RedGuard’s goal of delivering customers a quality product on time.

Responsibilities

• Measures area to be painted; determines quantity and type of paint to use for the project.
• Identifies and orders appropriate paint colors and finishes, mixing if needed.
• Prepares surfaces to be painted, which may include removing prior finishes through chemicals, grit blast, or other methods.
• Applies paint to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, sprayers, airbrushes, stencils, and other tools.
• Tracks daily usage of paints, thinners, mek, and other solvents.
• Complies with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
• Builds scaffolding, climbs ladders, and uses safety harness according to safety regulations.
• Cross-trains and uses additional trade skills in multiple stages of the manufacturing process as assigned.
• Follows established safety and security rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean area and environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of formal training program.
• Experience with: International paints, three coat systems, Inter zinc 52, Inter zone intermediate, Inter zone 990, 990HS, 990V Standard, Polyurethane paints, Carboline DTM Polyurea Truck coatings, and Water based enamels.
• Strong knowledge of the construction field, including skills in either carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC.
• Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing and painting. Some periods of climbing, bending, or kneeling.
• Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift hoses that weigh up to 100 pounds around the sandblasting booth.
• Must be able to distinguish among colors.
• Must meet physical requirements for wearing respirators including, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), respirator fit tests, and other medical evaluations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com

Department/Division: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Type/Hours: Full-time Safety Sensitive

Overtime: As Required

Travel Requirement: Less than 5%
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/