Industrial Painter

Tiger Mowers; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Profit-Sharing

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarships

Job summary

Tiger Mowers, part of Alamo Group, seeks a Paint Spray Operator to coat product surfaces on a production line. You will spray manufactured components, prepare surfaces, and handle materials in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 6 months to 1.5 years painting experience, can operate spray equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds. Willing to work overtime or weekends as needed to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months to 1.5 years experience in related painting preferred.
• Ability to operate paint spray equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for painting including masking.
• Prepare surfaces prior to painting using cleaning/surfacing methods.
• Operate paint spray equipment and adjust for desired spray.
• Load workpieces on conveyor and move materials.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct paint quality checks as needed.
• Clean spray equipment, booth, and area.
• Record work order and inventory transactions.

Skills

Experience in painting

Operate paint spray equipment

Color acuity

Lift 50 pounds

Overtime and weekend flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead hoist operation

Job description

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.

Benefits

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!

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.

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