Spray Painter

Summary:

• Location: Waukesha, WI

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all surfaces to be sprayed properly, including bare metal areas and sanding, feather edging of previously painted surfaces.
• Mask bushings and associated transformer accessories to prevent them from being painted.
• Check the Bills of Material for correct color and specified mull thickness. Record serial numbers of repainted units for identification.
• Adjust and periodically check pump pressures, heater temperatures, air, and fluid pressures to maintain optimal spraying conditions.
• Measure paint viscosity at the beginning of the shift and at mid-shift using a Zahn cup and stopwatch.
• Maintain proper fluid and air pressure in pressure pots for spraying special colors.
• Inspect units carefully to ensure no areas are missed.
• Change filters and maintain cleanliness of the spray booth and floor areas on a scheduled basis.
• Clean and lubricate all spray guns at the end of shifts.
• Become certified to wear a personal respirator and maintain it on a scheduled basis.
• Procure all paints from the Paint Room as needed, using hand cart and barrel truck.
• Operate a 15,000 lb. electric walker to move smaller units into the paint booth.
• Coordinate with crane operator for moving large units in and out of the spray booth.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous industrial, manufacturing, or automotive spray-painting experience.
• Must be able to work in the company without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air pressure painting.
• Minimum of six months of previous spray-painting experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical clearance for respirator use required for the painting operation.