3RD SHIFT-Zinc and Epoxy Painter

Caldwell Tanks, Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Tanks, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Paint Technician to apply coating products to fabricated tank parts and components. You will mix coatings, read wet film gauges, and spray to the required millage under daily conditions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 months related experience, and the ability to read drawings and tape measures. Familiarity with airless spray equipment and crane/forklift operation is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in paint application in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and tape measures.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint products to fabricated tank parts and components.
• Check wet film readings and spray at correct millage.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift.
• General housekeeping.

Skills

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Math basics

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Job description

**PAY RATE INCLUDES 3RD SHIFT DIFFERENTIALSummary: Apply paint products to fabricated tank parts and components by utilizing basic knowledge of coating products, coating equipment, and coating applications.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Check wet film reading.Spray consistently at correct millage applicable to daily conditions.Mix coating products to correct blend for current application.Operate overhead crane and forkliftGeneral housekeeping.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilitiesCompetencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and with limited supervision.Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management directions; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Initiative – Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, shipping lists, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively with team supervisor and other team members.Mathematical Skills: Basic skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.Reasoning Ability: Basic skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Other Skills and Abilities: Previous experience in paint application and products in a manufacturing environment; Utilization of airless spray gun and other applicable equipment; Ability to satisfactorily pass practical tests to assess proficiency in the operation of abrasive blasting, spray or hand painting equipment, crane and fork lift operations.Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands: Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear; Exerting 50-100 lbs of force occasionally, and/ or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and or 10/20 lbs. constantly to move objects. Vision requirements; Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance vision (clear at 20 feet or more); Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).Work environment can fluctuate from indoor and outdoor temperatures and weather conditions prevalent at the time; Possibility of working near moving mechanical parts; Vibration; Hazardous waste (paint related materials/Hazardous waste); fumes or airborne particles; Risk of electrical shock; Loud noise level.