Industrial Painter

Amada America, Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Amada America, Inc. in High Point, NC is seeking an Industrial Painter to coat sheet metal and heavy frames in a ventilated spray booth. You will mix paints, prepare surfaces, operate a spray gun, and log daily work while maintaining equipment.

The role emphasizes strict safety practices, teamwork, and reliable records. First shift is Mon–Thu, 4:45 AM–3:30 PM, with weekly pay in a climate-controlled onsite facility.

Qualifications

• Experience painting metal parts with spray equipment.
• Able to follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Able to prepare different surfaces for painting.
• Capable of operating painting equipment and hand tools.
• Maintain daily logs of work performed.

Responsibilities

• Paint sheet metal and heavy steel frames using a spray gun.
• Prepare various surfaces for coating, clean parts and tools.
• Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment as needed.
• Log daily work and report results via computer or tablet.
• Adhere to safety and environmental health guidelines.

Skills

Paint knowledge

Safety compliance

Surface preparation

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Teamwork

Tools

Spray gun

Air compressor

Sander

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Industrial Painter will paint sheet metal and/ or heavy steel frames or similar metal surfaces with a spray gun inside an oversized ventilated spray booth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knowledge of paints, thinners, cleaning agents, and other materials utilized in the cleaning, painting, and finishing of parts related equipment
• Follows safety practices associated with the use of painting equipment, tools and work practices utilized to perform the primary duties;
• Knows methods of preparing different surfaces for painting, including bare surfaces as well as previously painted surfaces
• Performs maintenance on equipment as required for primary duties
• Operates equipment associated with the performance of primary duties such as air compressors, high pressure air gun, sanders, painting equipment, and hand tools with minimal supervision or technical direction
• Understands and follows oral and written directions
• Prepares reports of work performed as well logging in all daily work performed using a computer or tablet
• Establishes and maintains an effective relationship with others
• Mixes, blends, and prepares paint and other coating systems for primary duties
• Demonstrates commitment to an Injury-Free Environment by actively participating in company safety programs
• Complies with all aspects of the corporate environmental, health and safety program.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Methods, procedures, equipment and tools of the trades as they relate to assigned area.
• Methods of preparing a variety of surfaces for painting and finish work.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Maintain routine records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Seeing well enough to mix and match paint colors.
• Climbing ladders, balancing, bending, pushing, pulling, standing for extended periods, walking, reaching overhead and above the shoulders, squatting, kneeling and twisting.
• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Full dexterity of hands and fingers to operate painting equipment and tools.

PAY RANGE

• $18.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience and spray test results
• Weekly pay

SHIFT

• 1st shift; Monday to Thursday; 4:45 AM to 3:30 PM

ENVIRONMENT

• Climate controlled
• Low decibel levels
• Well lit
• Onsite gym

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