Facilities & Equipment Painter T - 1st Shift

Ipsen International Inc; Cherry Valley (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen International Inc is hiring for a 1st shift position focused on surface preparation, paint selection, and application to achieve optimum finishes per design specs. The role requires reading and following instructions, operating spray equipment, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

The job demands handling tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working at heights. Training in forklift and overhead crane safety is required, with a commitment to a Drug Free Workplace and ISO guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year related experience or training; or equivalent
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend written and verbal instructions; write simple correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure; basic math

Responsibilities

• Lay out work and set up equipment for surface preparation and painting per design specs
• Operate equipment and follow safety guidelines and procedures
• Maintain daily labor reports and ensure conformance to specifications

Skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane training

Job description

Ipsen USA is the industry leader for versatile heat treatment systems and advanced process technology. Our advanced equipment is developed for Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Tool & Die, and other various industries across the globe.

Ipsen International Inc

Description: Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace

1st Shift - $28.24 p / h

1 position open

SUMMARY: Learns all activities required to effectively lay out work, set-up appropriate equipment for surface preparation, determine type of paint, best method of application to obtain an optimum finish per design specifications and published schedules. Must demonstrate an aptitude to efficiently utilize resources to minimize scrap, materials, and labor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned within this classification.

Must strictly adhere to published company I.S.O. guidelines and procedures.

Maintains and turns in accurate daily labor reports.

Must strictly adhere to published Company safety guidelines and procedures.

Must supply own hand tools per published list.

Becomes familiar with and gains an understanding of all equipment assigned to the area including the various safety aspects such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, protective outerwear, respirators, proper ventilation, and associated equipment procedures, capabilities, and capacities.

Must demonstrate an aptitude of how to perform all prepatory processes assigned to the area including work surface preparation, paint removal, and the selection of appropriate fillers to fill holes, cracks, joints, etc.

Must demonstrate an aptitude of how to select, set-up, and adjust miscellaneous hand tools and equipment.

Must demonstrate an aptitude of how to perform pre-mixed paint selection, paint preparation by mixing pigments, oil, thinner, drying substances and how to mix finishes for consistency and viscosity to optimize method of application.

Must demonstrate an aptitude of how to work at heights required for painting walls, ceilings, large vessels, or other furnace components.

Must demonstrate an aptitude of how to select, set-up, adjust, and operate equipment to meet specifications.

Must demonstrate an aptitude of how to utilize all facility spray equipment to maximize coverage and durability.

Must demonstrate an aptitude of how to plan the painting sequence and equipment necessary to complete job.

Must demonstrate an understanding of how to verify proof of conformance of finished product to specifications.

Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions.

Must demonstrate an understanding of how to safely operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, handtrucks, or other various equipment to move material or product.

Must demonstrate an understanding of the principals, capacities, and safety aspects of how to properly select, attach, and move materials and/or equipment with the appropriate lifting devices such as chains, clevices, or straps.

Must demonstrate an aptitude of how to perform simple upkeep and/or cleaning of equipment.

Must demonstrate an aptitude for stock locations and stores excess materials and/or paints properly and in a timely manner.

Maintains housekeeping standards in compliance with established company policies.

Must be able to work with supervision and/or leadmen to accomplish any given task.

Assists others as required.

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 (G.E.D.) and a minimum of 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend all forms of written and/or verbal instructions. Ability to write simple correspondence. Effectively able to present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply a common sense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Fork lift and overhead crane training and certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may require respiratory protection; and frequently to high and/or precarious places or situations; the noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require hearing pro

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.