Industrial Painter

Schwarze Industries, Inc.; Seguin (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a

Job summary

Alamo Industrial is seeking a paint line operator to hang, coat, and inspect parts through the paint process. You will prepare parts, apply masking, and ensure high-quality powder coat finishes while coordinating with the painting conveyor system.

Responsibilities include maintaining the paint booth, operating forklifts, and adhering to safety standards in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant. High school diploma and 1 year painting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year paint experience, preferably powder coat/electrostatic spray.
• Forklift operation knowledge or certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares parts for paint process (masking tape, surface cleaning).
• Hang and secure parts on painting conveyor system.
• Operate powder coat applicator and apply paint as specified.
• Inspect finished parts to meet quality standards.
• Maintain paint booth and equipment; ensure safe area housekeeping.

Skills

Masking tape application

Paint application

Basic math

Clear vision

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year paint experience (powder coat)

Forklift operation

Tools

Powder coat gun

Paint sprayer

Sander

Forklift

Job description

Under minimal supervision hangs and removes parts using paint line monorail. Moves, selects, organizes, and prepares parts before and after the paint process. Fastens and secures parts to ensure that they are safely processed through the paint process. Powder coat paints manufactured parts in accordance to designated paint specifications. Organizes and maintain all parts in their correct designated area before and after painting process. Operates heavy machinery for the purpose of safely transporting product to and from the paint area.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Prepares parts for paint process (apply masking tape and clean paint surface)
• Hang and fasten parts into the painting conveyer system
• Installs specified powder coat parts and operates applicator onto work surface to apply paint.
• Inspects parts to ensure finished product meets quality specifications
• Meet painting needs from all assembly departments
• Clean and maintain paint booth and equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping and a safe work area
• Transport heavy materials through the use of Dollies, Forklifts, and other equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Knowledge of paint characteristics (application and drying time)
• Must be able to read and use paint tools (sander, scraper, tape, etc)
• Basic math and reading skills needed
• Must be able to operate paint applicator as well as other hand and power tools
• Must have good clear acuity
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team environment

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• One (1) year paint experience (prefer powder coat and electro static spray gun)
• Must know how to operate forklift

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing/eye protection, gloves and safety shoes.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to tolerate heights.
• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching and climbing as required by tasks being completed.
• Must be physically capable of wearing a pressure demand respirator.

Overview

Why Alamo Industrial?

Alamo Industrial® has been supplying mowers to the governmental, agricultural, and commercial turf markets for over 50 years. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractor-mounted mowers, brush-cutters, and other similar equipment made for right-of-way clearing, roadside vegetation management, and grounds maintenance. Alamo Industrial has a wide array of products including rotary, flail, and sickle bar mowers. Our best-in-class boom mowers are offered with many types of cutting heads to accommodate the challenges our customers face.

Alamo Industrial offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

EEO Statement

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Drug Free Workplace

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).

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