PAINTER

Job Description – Painter

JOB SUMMARY

Using primer, pre-finish, and finish coats of paint to the surfaces of machines and manufactured parts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spray primer coating to treated metal as directed.
• Spray topcoat to primed parts of machinery.
• Inspect all parts to ensure everything meets quality standards.
• Load and unload paint line as needed during rotation schedule.
• Treat metal using high pressure cleaning and phosphate system prior to painting and prepare parts prior to paint.
• Change out paints and primer.
• Repair defects on painting as needed.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on paint equipment, guns, regulators, and filters.
• Follow proper regulations for labeling, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of grounding and bonding.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, no air conditioning, variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt).
• Relatively high temperatures,
• Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, compressed air power supplies, and materials handling.
• Working with hazardous materials, including solvents, oils, grease, paint, and fuels.
• Workdays of up to 10 hours. Overtime as necessary.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six to twelve months painting experience and/or appropriate training

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Be able to handle items weighing over 50 pounds. This includes lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components.
• Have appropriate mechanical skills, including experience using hand and air-powered tools and applicable painting equipment.
• Have appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills.
• Have a good work record, including indications of strong self-motivation, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills, and a cordial, cooperative personality
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to assess, evaluate, and carry out appropriate action for a given situation