Painter - Megargel, TX

Job Title: Painter

Republic Extrusions/Team Pride Extrusions: Megargel, TX

U.S. Position: Does not qualify for work visa/sponsorship.

The Company

Republic Extrusions/Team Pride Extrusions is a leader in providing high-quality aluminum extrusion products and services tailored for various industrial needs.

Position Summary: The safe and efficient operation of powder coat painting equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. 

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
• Identify and report safety concerns to the Paint Line Leader
• Identify and report maintenance needs to the Paint Line Leader
• Work with Quality personnel to monitor quality of product being painted and respond accordingly
• Start up and shut down all equipment each day
• Interpret workorders and drawings to determine paint requirements
• Operate and maintain the powder coat booth and gun(s) in order to achieve optimum paint quality
• Work with Paint Line Leader to optimize line speed while maintaining quality
• Test and maintain proper chemical and Ph levels in wash tanks
• Clean wash tanks as required
• Maintain records of water usage and Ph levels in holding tank
• Maintain records of paint being used per job
• Submit weekly powder inventory to Purchasing personnel
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude,
• Understanding of powder coat painting processes
• Good communication in a team environment as well as critical thinking skills.
• Must be goal oriented in order to achieve daily production targets.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma preferred
• 2 years of experience in powder coat painting

Language/Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate and work with team members in a bilingual environment (with the use of an interpreter as needed)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Compensation:

• Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / STD / Employer Paid Life & LTD/ 401k / Paid Time Off