2nd shift Painter level 1

Flowserve US Inc; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve US Inc. is seeking a 2nd shift Painter to prepare parts for painting, operate paint equipment, and apply coatings per procedures. The role involves working near moving parts, exposure to fumes, and the need to wear safety gear while maintaining a clean work area.

The position requires related painting experience or training, the ability to stand for long periods, and the capacity to lift up to 50 pounds. Overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Must have related painting experience or training.
• HS Diploma / GED is required or equivalent.
• 0-2 years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of work and meet specifications with minimal supervision.
• Understand and operate painting equipment safely.
• Paint parts using powder coat systems or liquid coatings.
• Follow SOPs, QA requirements, and Flowserve policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and safe work area.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Wet spray guns

Powder coat systems

Airless systems

Booths

Job description

Role Summary

The 2nd shift Painter will prep product for painting, operate paint equipment, and paint product and/or components per operating procedures and instructions. This position regularly requires work near moving mechanical parts. It occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Responsible for quality of work performed; work efficiently and to required specifications with minimal supervision.
• Understand and operate equipment properly and safely.
• Work in a high noise level environment.
• Quick response and handling of abnormal production task.
• Be able to mix paint and complete painting tasks according to the operation procedure.
• Perform all part finishing activities including sandblast, parts finishing, powder paint, and wet spray.
• Understanding of the paint preparation including masking, anodize, and phosphate process.
• Paint parts using electrostatic powder or liquid painting.
• Able to use, operate and maintain specialized equipment including wet spray guns, airless systems, booths, powder coat systems, ovens, chemical tanks, and processes operate and sandblast maintenance, etc.
• Must wear safety protection according to company policy.
• Adhere to safe work habits, rules, and practices, including the correct use of tools, machines, safety devices and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace
• Exhibit behaviors that contribute toward an environment that encourages teambuilding, decision making, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Read and understand both verbal and written instructions.
• Participate in CIP activities as required and comply with all Flowserve policies and procedures.
• Understand and apply SPP and QA requirements
• Communicate effectively, presenting in one-on-one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Need to have related painting experience or training.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Position requires occasional walking; also requires stretching, twisting, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements for this position are close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Painting certification.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• HS Diploma / GED and / or 0-2 years relevant experience