Industrial Painter

vareximaging; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision

10 Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long-Term Disability and Life

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedules

Friendly Work Environment

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Varex Imaging is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare surfaces and apply paints to products during manufacturing. You will manage Paint Shop scheduling, coordinate painting services within projects, and select appropriate paints based on surface requirements.

You will operate cup guns and spray equipment, maintain tools, and prepare parts for prime and finish coats. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 30 lbs, and holding PPE as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; up to 1 year painting experience in industrial setting preferred.
• Must possess appropriate licensing.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and repeatedly lift up to 30 lbs.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Paint Shop scheduling for painting projects to meet demand.
• Coordinate painting-related services as part of larger projects.
• Prepare surfaces and select paints per specifications.
• Apply paints with cup guns or spray equipment and maintain tools and facilities.
• Prepare product parts for prime and finish coats and perform prep work as needed.

Skills

Industrial painting

Hand tools

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cup guns

Pressure pots

Airless spray

Air-assisted spray

Job description

Summary

Under limited supervision, prepares surfaces and applies industrial paints to various products during the manufacturing process. Occasionally, may paint facilities. Prepares surfaces for painting or repainting. Maintains painting equipment and tools by cleaning brushes, sprayers, and other equipment used to apply various chemicals and paints to product surfaces.

Job Description

• Manages Paint Shop scheduling for various manufacturing-related painting projects to meet customer demand.
• Coordinates painting-related services as part of larger projects in the manufacturing work area.
• Prepares surfaces to be painted and selects appropriate type of paint to be applied based on product specifications and surfaces requirements.
• Reviews application specifications to select appropriate type of paint to apply.
• Applies paints with appropriate painting tools and equipment, such as cup guns, pressure pots, airless and air-assisted equipment or other type of equipment as appropriate.
• Cleans and maintains spray equipment and Paint Room facilities and work areas.
• Prepares product parts for prime and finish paint.
• May perform some prep work of product surfaces before applying coatings.
• Mixes paints, primers, enamels, and other painting chemicals in accordance with manufacture's specifications and/or work orders.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma plus experience as described in the following table is required. Must possess appropriate licensing. Less than a year of directly related experience painting in an industrial setting. Normally requires close supervision. Generally, assigned tasks are somewhat simple in nature. Requires knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used by Industrial Painters. Must be able to constantly move during the course of preparing surfaces and applying paint to products which means that employees may be on their feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work from numerous positions such as standing, kneeling, bending, and crouching. May be required to track and control inventory and usage of paints and other hazardous materials. Must demonstrate the ability to use a variety of hand tools during the application of paints and painting chemicals. Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence. The typical working environment includes various types of paints and other chemicals which require the use of respirators and other protective clothing. Any combination of equivalent directly related education and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications as stated above. Must be able to drive results under difficult or challenging time constraints.

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• Medium work that will Constantly 67-100% require employee to lift/move up to 30 lbs. and Occasionally 1-33% lift more than 40 lbs. to greater than 45 lbs.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies Frequently 34-66%)
• Reaching above and below the shoulder Occasionally 1-33%
• Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools Constantly. 67-100%.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities.
• Work environments includes: Repetitive hand motion and fumes.
• Travel to 1 sites.
• Valid driver's license

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: N/A

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Friendly Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts

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