Composite Pole Painter: Precision Coatings

Valmont Industries; Estill (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription)

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Estill, SC seeks a Painter to apply quality coats to composite light poles and accessories per customer specs. Responsibilities include selecting paint, prepping surfaces, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Ideal candidates read and follow instructions, operate pneumatic painting equipment, and can lift up to 60 lbs. A HS diploma or equivalent is required, with benefits like healthcare, 401k, and paid time off offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient with tape measure and the use of hand tools.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral directions.
• Possess knowledge of pneumatic painting equipment and proper use of same.
• Maintain supplies needed on a weekly basis.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, use hand and arms to reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel and lift up to 60 lbs. without assistance.
• Work with and around chemicals/solvents and work in hot and cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Select the proper paint according to the print specifications & set up a per production schedule.
• Ensure that all poles and any parts are wiped and cleaned prior to painting and avoid over spray.
• Clean entire pole with acetone to remove dust and dirt.
• Properly place the pole prior to painting.
• Set up machine for wet mil coverage of 3.5 mil’s of paint.
• Check millage of painted parts.
• Paint the product with even coverage to avoid runs.
• Remove product and place on conveyer for drying.
• Keep containers containing chemicals labeled and covered at all times in accordance with EPA and fire prevention standards.
• Maintain paperwork for daily inspection of filters.
• Regularly inspect parts for quality at prescribed intervals per written and verbal guidelines.
• Detect and report defective material, improper equipment operation and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Follow all standard and/or prescribed safety regulations.
• Follow all standard operating procedures.
• Keep work area and painting equipment clean, emptying all trash, putting away all tools, etc in their proper location at the end of the shift.

Skills

Tape measure

Reading directions

Pneumatic painting equipment

Mathematical calculations

Physical endurance

Chemicals handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air spray gun

Job description

Valmont Industries in Estill, SC seeks a Painter to apply quality coats to composite light poles and accessories per customer specs. Responsibilities include selecting paint, prepping surfaces, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Ideal candidates read and follow instructions, operate pneumatic painting equipment, and can lift up to 60 lbs. A HS diploma or equivalent is required, with benefits like healthcare, 401k, and paid time off offered.