Airless Painter - 2nd Shift (Metal Surfaces)

Wastequip; Tyler (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plans

Vision insurance

401(k) Company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wastequip, a leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment, is seeking a Painter for the Tyler, TX area. The role involves operating an airless paint finishing system to spray protective and decorative coatings on machines and surfaces in a fast-paced production setting.

The ideal candidate has experience with paints such as enamel, glaze, gel-coat or lacquer and can prepare surfaces, mask areas, and maintain spray equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience using an Airless Paint Finishing System.
• Experience painting metal surfaces, machinery and/or manufactured products.
• Experience using paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat or lacquer.
• Preferred experience in a fast paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans grease and dirt from product
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat
• Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent
• Heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested
• Removes rust from metal with acid, wire brush, or steel wool

Skills

Airless paint finishing

Paint metal surfaces

Paints coatings (paint/enamel/gel-coat

Fast-paced production environment

Job description

Wastequip, a leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment, is seeking a Painter for the Tyler, TX area. The role involves operating an airless paint finishing system to spray protective and decorative coatings on machines and surfaces in a fast-paced production setting.

The ideal candidate has experience with paints such as enamel, glaze, gel-coat or lacquer and can prepare surfaces, mask areas, and maintain spray equipment.