Industrial Painter

D&G Machine Products Inc.

Westbrook (ME)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A precision machining firm in Westbrook, Maine, seeks an Industrial Painter responsible for preparing surfaces and applying coatings to manufactured products. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of related experience. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining equipment, as well as adhering to safety standards. The company offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with employer match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

1-3 years of industrial or automotive paint experience preferred.
Must be able to wear a respirator and have excellent dexterity.
Ability to comprehend paint manufacturers' recommendations.
Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications required.
Must work well in a team-based environment.
Maintain accurate records and have strong attention to detail.
Must be able to wear a respirator and have dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Must distinguish among colors and pass pre-employment drug/background checks.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces to be coated using various methods.
Perform spray coatings, such as paint and specialty coatings.
Operate and maintain paint spray booth.
Operate and maintain the paint spray booth and touch up painted areas as needed.
Clean nozzles, containers, and hoses of machines.
Handle materials with equipment such as pallet jacks and cranes to position parts for painting.
Comply with chemical and waste storage regulations and follow safety practices.
Mix paints per manufacturer specs and manage drying times.
Ensure proper ventilation during and after painting and assist with shipment prep.

Skills

Ability to operate airless and air spray equipment

Attention to detail

Team-based environment

Ability to distinguish among colors

Color discrimination

Blueprint interpretation

Airless/air spray operation

Records keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint spray equipment

Job description

Overview

D & G Machine Products, Inc., a Certified ISO 9001 & AS9100D Company with a Main Plant located in Westbrook and a Fabrication Plant located in Gorham, Maine, has been offering full-service Precision Machining, Fabrication, Painted and Assembled Machine Products for more than 50 Years.

D&G Machine supplies several Nationwide Industries that include: Aerospace, Computer Chip Production, Defense Contracts, Medical, Power Generation, and Maine’s Paper Industry.

D&G Machine employees have the opportunity to advance within the company after receiving valuable experience, as proven with a majority of our engineers and managers being promoted from the shop floor.

Job Summary

The Industrial Painter is responsible for cleaning, preparing, and painting surfaces of manufactured products. The Industrial Painter cleans nozzles, containers, and hoses of paint machines, adheres to safety standards and regulations, and assists with preparing the final product for shipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Job Functions

Prepare surfaces to be coated by using various methods such as sandblasting, hand sanding, cleaning with solvent and wiping with a clean cloth.
Performs spray coatings, such as paint, two-part epoxy and/or other specialty coatings, onto manufactured products to provide finished surfaces.
Performs wet film inspections of painted items between coats.
Inspects finished paint using dry film gauges.
Operates and maintains paint spray booth.
Touches up areas of painted items as needed.
Cleans nozzles, containers, and hoses of machines.
Operates common material handling equipment such as hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, powered industrial trucks, and overhead cranes to manipulate large, fabricated parts into proper position for painting.
Complies with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
Utilizes different painting techniques based on the nature of the surface.
Mixes paint when needed and uses paint manufacturers spec sheet recommendations for proper paint mixing techniques and layering drying times.
Ensures proper ventilation during and after the paint is applied.
Adheres to safety standards and regulations.
Assists with preparing final product for shipment.

Requirements

Required Skills/Experience/Training

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1-3 years of industrial or automotive paint experience preferred.
Ability to operate airless and air spray equipment and ability to mix paint.
Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications required.
Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and have a strong attention to detail.
Must be able to wear a respirator, have excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to comprehend paint manufacturers recommendations regarding proper mixing techniques and layering drying times.
Must be able to distinguish among colors.
Must pass a post-employment offer drug screen and background check.

EEO Statement

D & G Machine Products, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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