Industrial Painter

Nix Companies, Inc.; Poseyville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nix Companies, Inc. is looking for an Industrial Painter to handle a variety of painting projects across large structures and equipment. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, sandblasting, and ensuring safety standards. Join a family-owned business committed to a safe and enjoyable work environment with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Health Plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

401K

Life Insurance

Structured Bonus Plans

Qualifications

• Experience with sandblasters and spray equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 - 55 pounds without assistance.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance painting duties.
• Prepare items by sanding, masking, and performing repair work.
• Maintain safety standards and cleanliness of tools and equipment.

Skills

Operating sandblaster

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Forklifts

Hydraulic lifts

Spray equipment

Job description

Position Title: Industrial Painter

Division: Shop Coatings

Location: Poseyville, Indiana

Reports To:Operations Manager

Position Summary

Provide routine and preventative maintenance painting duties, and paint application for a full range of specialized painting projects including large structures, tractors, trailers, agricultural equipment and industrial pieces.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Prepare items to be painted including all sanding, masking, and repair work
• Remove shop applied protective coatings from equipment by sandblasting, perform field blast cleaning as specified, and remove heavy deposits of grease or oil from surfaces
• Perform a variety of routine and preventative maintenance painting such as high steel and structural painting, sandblasting, and preparation for enamel, epoxy, bitumastic, urethane, and latex painting on a variety of surfaces.
• Maintain safety standards in the performance of duties
• Clean up facilities on a daily basis
• Ensures manager is aware of any issues which can impact customer satisfaction or billing
• Maintains good condition and cleanliness of company vehicles, tools, and equipment, including the return of tools to storage areas
• Ensures all company values are adhered to and promoted through leading by example and creating an environment of trust and teamwork
• Participates in all requested job-related training and development, as well as taking an active interest in improving skills with other training programs
• Follows all company and common sense safety policies, while using all required personal protective equipment
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with operating sandblaster, vapor blaster, and/or airless spray equipment preferred
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment (forklifts, hydraulic lifts, etc)
• Ability to lift 50 - 55 pounds as required without assistance
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism in the workplace
• Strong organizational skills
  
  
  

At Nix, we strive to ensure that our employees work in a safe and enjoyable environment. Since 1902, Nix has existed as a family owned and operated business, and we continue this rich history and long tradition today by promoting a family-centered culture. We strongly believe the most valuable asset to our company is our team members. This team is led by a management group who works to seek maximum efficiency and quality by empowering each member.

Nix is committed to their employees and offers an extensive list of benefits:

Health Plans | Paid Holidays | Paid Vacations | 401K | Life Insurance | Structured Bonus Plans

Nix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, compensation and training.

Nix expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nix employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.