Industrial Painter

Tiger Corp; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Paid Vacation, Holidays

Job summary

Alamo Group is seeking a Paint Spray Operator in Sioux Falls to coat components to required finishes. You will prepare components, masks, and surfaces, operate spray equipment, load conveyors, and perform basic maintenance. OSHA respirator testing and color acuity are required.

Willingness to work overtime/weekends to meet production schedules is expected. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months to 1.5 years of related painting experience preferred.
• Ability to operate paint spray equipment.
• Knowledge of paint characteristics and spray systems.
• Must wear a pressure demand respirator and pass OSHA pulmonary/respirator testing.
• Must have color acuity.
• Able to lift, push or pull 50 pounds.
• Able to climb ladders.
• Overtime and weekends may be required to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for painting including masking tape or plugs.
• Prepare surfaces before painting using cleaning solvents, sanders, or brushes.
• Operate paint spray equipment and adjust settings for desired spray.
• Load workpieces on conveyors and move materials to/from the area.
• May perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• May conduct paint quality inspections (viscosity checks).
• Clean spraying equipment with solvents and tools.
• Monitor and replace paint filters as needed.
• Clean paint booth and surrounding area.
• Operate forklift and overhead hoist as required.
• Record work orders and inventory transactions accurately.

Skills

Operate paint spray equipment

Color acuity

Lift 50 pounds

Climb ladders

Overtime weekends

Knowledge of paint

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Details

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.
• Able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed to meet production schedules.

Overview

Why Alamo Group?

Tiger Mowers/Alamo Group® 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 Group 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

EEO Legal Disclaimer

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmenative 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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