Industrial Painter

Harvard Integrations; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations is seeking an experienced painter for industrial metal buildings. You will mix and apply coatings, operate spray guns, and prepare surfaces to ensure high-quality finishes.

The role requires at least three years of painting experience, ability to read prints, and physical stamina for long shifts, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working at heights. Shifts include day and evening schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of prior industrial painting experience required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted.
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with coatings.
• Prepare metal surfaces and paints parts and interiors/exteriors of buildings.
• Mix paints, control viscosity, and determine coating thickness.
• Operate spray guns and regulate air pressure for atomization.
• Inspect colors against prints and designs.
• Train new Painters and Painter Helpers in safety and operation of equipment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray guns

Paint brushes

Sanders

Rollers

Ladders

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Prepare and paint custom-ordered and custom-manufactured metal buildings according to specifications, mixing paint as required, using spray guns and other equipment to ensure high quality finish and appearance.

Available Shifts:

Day Shift- 6:00-4:30pm

Evening Shift- 4:30pm-3:00am

Job Responsibilities/Key Accountabilities

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted.
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rust proofing material:
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paints parts, equipment, interiors, and exteriors of buildings, using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers.
• Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, adding prescribed amounts or proportions of paints, thinner, and chemicals to mixture.
• Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer.
• Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray.
• Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs.
• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools.
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings.
• Place articles or materials in drying racks or container.
• May use a full face ventilation mask for extended periods of time.
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment
• May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted.
• Clean all equipment and tools, organize and store as required.
• Dispose of waste appropriately, and according to safety and OSHA regulations.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Inspect, recognize and service wearing or defective parts on all paint related equipment.
• Train new Painters and Painter Helpers in appropriate and safe operation of all equipment and functions in the Paint Department.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Flexibility and ability to work under production pressure.
• Ability to work in cooperation with other team members.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time, work on ladders at heights and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements.
• Three years of prior industrial painting experience, auto painting may be suitable exp.

Additional skills desired:

• Detail oriented.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience in body work such as bonding, repairing dents, scratches, etc.

Educational Requirements/Degree(s)

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent