Industrial Painter

Alamo Group Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a reliable Paint Spray Operator to coat components and prepare surfaces for finish. You will run spray equipment, adjust settings, and load parts on conveyors while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1.5 years of painting experience, color acuity, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Overtime and weekend work may be needed, and you will perform quality checks and basic equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1.5 years of painting experience preferred.
• Ability to operate paint spray equipment.
• Knowledge of characteristics of paint.
• Knowledge of paint spray systems and equipment preferred.
• Must be physically capable of wearing a pressure demand respirator.
• Must pass a pulmonary and respirator test according to OSHA guidelines.
• Must have color acuity.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Good dexterity.
• Overtime and/or weekends may be required to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepares components for paint including application of masking tape or plugs.
• Prepares surface of components prior to being painted including cleaning with solvent, sand paper/abrasives, wire brush or scraper.
• Operates paint spray equipment. Makes adjustments to equipment to achieve desired spray.
• Loads workpieces on conveyer.
• Loads and moves materials to and from work area.
• May make minor repairs and maintenance to equipment.
• May perform paint quality inspections (example: viscosity checks).
• Cleans spraying equipment with solvents and tools.
• Monitors and replaces paint filters as necessary.
• Cleans paint booth and general paint area.
• Required to operate a forklift and overhead hoist.
• Accurately records work order information and inventory transactions.

Skills

Paint spray operation

Surface preparation

Conveyor loading

Forklift operation

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

FUNCTION/POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Operates paint spray equipment to coat surface of products for required finished appearance. Spray manufactured components on conveyor line or individual stands. Performs material handling tasks related to Paint area including movement of products into and out of the area.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares components for paint including application of masking tape or plugs.
• Prepares surface of components prior to being painted including cleaning with solvent, sand paper/abrasives, wire brush or scraper.
• Operates paint spray equipment. Makes adjustments to equipment to achieve desired spray.
• Loads workpieces on conveyer.
• Loads and moves materials to and from work area.
• May make minor repairs and maintenance to equipment.
• May perform paint quality inspections (example: viscosity checks).
• Cleans spraying equipment with solvents and tools.
• Monitors and replaces paint filters as necessary.
• Cleans paint booth and general paint area.
• Required to operate a forklift and overhead hoist.
• Accurately records work order information and inventory transactions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one and one half years of experience in related painting preferred.
• Ability to operate paint spray equipment.
• Knowledge of characteristics of paint.
• Knowledge of paint spray systems and equipment preferred.
• Must be physically capable of wearing a pressure demand respirator.
• Must be able to pass a pulmonary and respirator test according to OSHA guidelines. (Spirometric Examination)
• Must have color acuity.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Good dexterity.
• Able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed to meet production schedules.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affintive 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).