Industrial Spray Painter

Summary

The Industrial Spray Painter is responsible for prepping and applying liquid coatings to metal components. This position requires someone with experience with industrial or automotive liquid coatings. A successful candidate must have general sheet metal skills and an understanding of how their work affects production flow.

Success Criteria & Measurement

• Performs all work in a timely manner
• Execute paint application, resulting in little or no rework
• Safely use all equipment, such as tools, overhead cranes, forklifts, etc.
• Work as part of the team helping in other areas as needed, such as Material Handling etc.
• Work with limited supervision and in a clean and organized manner

Responsibilities

• Prep units for painting by performing various tasks, including washing/rinsing, drying, removing masking, additional masking, tacking, sanding, and cleaning
• Perform checks to ensure units, parts, and assemblies are properly prepared before painting
• May involve material handling (i.e., moving units in paint area and in and out of spray booth; placing parts on racks for painting and drying)
• Select and mix paint to desired consistency; check the shelf life of paint prior to use
• Responsible for making sure painted parts are correctly marked with location, part # and any other relevant information
• Clean spray room, adjust and clean spray guns, pumps, and tanks as required
• Perform various operations such as hand buffing, applying spot primer, vibrating spot weld marks, scratches, excess sealer, and adhesive
• Perform spray operation, holding and positioning spray gun as required for both primer and finish coats
• Exercises care to apply paint to specified thickness and avoid runs, especially during the application of finish coats
• Responsible for meeting appropriate quality standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Must be able to complete the essential functions of this position: stand, walk, climb, crouch, stoop, kneel and, bend
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time on a regular basis
• Operating tools, performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks
• Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions and follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Qualifications

• High School degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience as an industrial painter
• Ability to read, write and follow written instructions
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed
• Computer literacy helpful
• Deadline and detail-oriented

ISI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.