Industrial Painter

Morbark; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings with Company

Profit-Sharing

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Training & Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement & Dependent Sch

Accessible for applicants

Job summary

Alamo Group is seeking a Paint Spray Operator to coat surfaces for finished appearances on a production line. The role involves masking, surface prep, spray operation, and material handling around the paint area. You may perform minor repairs and must pass respirator tests with color acuity.

We offer competitive pay and benefits; prior painting experience and willingness to work overtime are preferred. EOE and accessibility support are provided. Email [e-mail] for applications.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1.5 years of painting experience preferred.
• Ability to operate paint spray equipment and adjust for spray quality.
• Knowledge of paint characteristics and spray systems is preferred.
• Must pass OSHA pulmonary/respirator testing and have color acuity.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds; climb ladders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for painting, mask and plug as needed.
• Clean and prep surfaces before painting using solvents, abrasives, and brushes.
• Operate spray equipment and adjust settings to required finish.
• Load workpieces onto conveyor and move materials as required.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and maintain spray equipment.
• Run paint quality checks and monitor filters and booth cleanliness.
• Record work orders and inventory transactions accurately.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

OSHA respirator test

Color acuity

Physically able to lift 50 lbs

Able to climb ladders

Overtime/weekend availability

Operate paint spray equipment

Pass pulmonary and respirator exam

Forklift/overhead hoist operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paint spray equipment

Paint spray systems/equipment

Forklift

Overhead hoist

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

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