2nd Shift Painter

Riggs Industries, Inc.; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance plans

401-K retirement plan with company 6%

Dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Competitive PTO

Job summary

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers in Somerset, NJ is seeking a 2nd shift painter to prepare surfaces and apply paint to components. You will mask areas, mix primers, adjust spray equipment, and ensure finishes meet quality standards.

This full-time role requires safe handling of hazardous materials and adherence to EPA/OSHA guidelines; training provided and opportunities for growth exist.

Qualifications

• Experience with surface preparation and finishing processes.
• Ability to read and follow safety guidelines (EPA/OSHA/NIOSH).
• Knowledge of spray painting equipment and finishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by removing grease, dirt and rust using blaster, grinder, sandpaper or wire brushes.
• Spray surfaces with primer and paint using spray gun; adjust valves and nozzle.
• Mask areas not to be coated to prevent overspray.
• Move items into/out of blast/paint booths and clean equipment after use.
• Follow PPE requirements and ISO 9001 QMS procedures.

Skills

Safety compliance

Paint preparation

Surface prep

Material handling

Tools

Spray gun

Air hose

Solvent cleaner

Job description

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers

is looking for a 2nd shift painter who will prepare the surface of an object to be painted. Sprays surfaces of parts, and manufactured products with paint by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other job‑related duties may be assigned in compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Take necessary precautions with hazardous materials and fully comply with EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH guidelines.
• Safely & efficiently transports objects into and out of blast and/or paint booths.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be painted by removing grease and dirt; and removing rust from metal with blaster, grinder, sandpaper, or wire brushes.
• Applies masking tape or other materials over parts and areas that are not to be coated paying special care to avoid overspray
• Selects and mixes primer and/or paint to produce desired viscosity/color.
• Pour primer and/or paint into the spray gun and connect the gun to an air hose.
• Adjusts spray gun valves and nozzle to regulate the width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto a work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coat areas are inaccessible to a hand sprayer with a brush.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Replaces screens and filters in paint booths.
• Moves items to be painted into and out of paint booths.
• Cleans paint booths & general work area paint guns, hoses, and nozzles.
• Safely perform duties; always wear the required PPE.
• Observes and complies with all the provisions of the ISO 9001 QMS.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
• 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive paid time off program

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