Industrial Painter

AMADA; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AMADA America is seeking an Industrial Painter to coat sheet metal and heavy steel frames using a spray gun in a ventilated spray booth. You will mix paints, prep surfaces, apply coatings, and maintain painting equipment in a climate controlled, low-noise environment.

You must follow safety guidelines, log daily work, and communicate effectively with teammates. Shifts are 1st shift, Monday to Thursday, 4:45 AM to 3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of paints, thinners, cleaning agents and other materials used in painting and finishing parts.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent safety practices when using painting equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting on various metal parts.
• Mix, blend and apply coating systems.
• Operate painting equipment and related tools with supervision.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment; perform basic maintenance as required.
• Document daily work performed and log into computer/tablet.
• Follow safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Paint knowledge

Safety practices

Surface preparation

Equipment operation

Documentation

Teamwork

Paint mixing

Job description

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

Application Question(s):

• This position has a mandatory work schedule of Monday to Thursday from 4:45 AM to 3:30 PM. Can you work this schedule without any issue?
• This position pays between $18.00 and $24.00 per hour depending on work experience and the results of the spray test. Is this pay range acceptable?
• This position requires an in-depth knowledge of industrial paint coating applications. Have you ever sprayed metal parts within a manufacturing facility? If so, where and what parts did you exactly spray?
• Have you ever interviewed with AMADA America? If so, when and for which position.

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