2nd shift Painter level 1

Flowserve; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a 2nd shift Painter to prepare parts for painting, operate paint equipment, and apply paint per procedures. The role involves exposure to fumes, vibration, and high-noise environments; standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities include finishing tasks, masking, and operating spray systems, with emphasis on safety, quality, and adherence to QA requirements. Prior painting experience and HS diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to read instructions.
• Must have related painting experience or training.
• HS Diploma / GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare product for painting and operate paint equipment according to SOPs.
• Paint parts using electrostatic powder or liquid painting or related methods.
• Perform finishing tasks including sandblast, parts finishing, powder coat, and wet spray.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; wear protection as required.
• Read and understand verbal and written instructions and adhere to Flowserve policies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Painting experience

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Paint equipment

Wet spray guns

Airless systems

Booths

Powder coat systems

Ovens

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