Industrial Metal Painter – Epoxy Coatings

Southern Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Painter Technician to prepare parts and assemblies for painting in a quality-conscious process environment.

The role requires you to mix and apply automotive-grade three-part epoxy paints, disassemble/reassemble paint guns, troubleshoot painting equipment, and follow all safety and quality standards across generator enclosure and power switchgear areas.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalency preferred. A combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Previous painting experience, 6 months - 5 years, mixing and applying an automotive grade, three-part epoxy paint on small and large assemblies required.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, work instructions, UL Standard, written directions.
• Ability to use the computer and enter information in database.
• Knowledge of measurement tools, tape measures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of paint waste disposal and clean up guidelines.
• Knowledge of paint storage guidelines
• Forklift experience moving large components.
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble paint guns.
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting issues with paint gun, paint pump and paint booth systems.
• Knowledge of general painting practices.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and discuss issues with peers and leaders.
• Knowledge of quality inspection.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures,
• Must comply with legal regulations.
• This position must be able to understand the equipment, the standards, and general manufacturing practices in the Generator enclosure and power switchgear product areas.
• Identify and follow proper procedure for all non-conforming material. Assist in ensuring all non-conforming reports (NCR) are tracked and recorded.
• Communication and cooperation with the engineering, manufacturing, and quality department to ensure quality compliance and continual product improvement.
• The painter's main responsibility is to prepare parts and /or assemblies for painting.
• Prepare/mix paint (primer and topcoat) and apply paint to parts and assemblies to company quality and safety standards.
• Inspect wet and dry paint mill thickness to ensure it meets company expectations for desired paint life.
• Monitor material levels and report any shortages/issues to his/her supervisor.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained, cleaned, and serviced on regular schedules.
• Communicate with paint vendor and supervisor to assist with process improvements.
• They will communicate with the production supervisor with concerns of material shortages and equipment needs.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Math & measurement

Forklift experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement tools

Tape measures

Paint guns maintenance

Computer literacy

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Painter Technician to prepare parts and assemblies for painting in a quality-conscious process environment.

The role requires you to mix and apply automotive-grade three-part epoxy paints, disassemble/reassemble paint guns, troubleshoot painting equipment, and follow all safety and quality standards across generator enclosure and power switchgear areas.