Industrial Painter & Blast Technician

R-TECH SAS; Wamego (KS); On-site; Full time

Job description

Summary / Objective

Under supervision, the Paint Booth Operator will be responsible for painting products in a timely manner so that orders can meet ship dates. The Blast Operator will manage the blast booth to maintain throughput, inspecting and preparing fabricated components before painting.

Essential Functions

• Performs all tasks safely and responsibly, complying with company policies.
• Determines uses of personal protective equipment (PPE) and identifies safety equipment and procedures related to safe work practices and surrounding environment.
• Runs and completes parts using the MRP Network, using the MRP system to clock in and out of jobs upon set‑up and completion.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Maintains and fills out quality sheets to verify part tolerances.
• Knowledge of basic blast/paint shop vocabulary.
• Operates equipment to verify operational efficiency and maintain allowed time standards.
• Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine necessary adjustments or repairs.

Paint Booth Operator

• Wears all PPE equipment during working hours, including a breathable air hood, protective outer garments, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection, and goggles.
• Selects appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, and prepares them by mixing substances according to formulas with paint mixing equipment.
• Places items or products on racks, spindles, or reel stands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, overhead hoist, or forklift.
• Determines paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections or using viscometers.
• Cleans parts, primes and paints parts as noted on prints.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Passes a respiratory physical for forced‑air and/or half‑face respiratory equipment.
• Cleans machine, equipment, and work area using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.

Blast Booth Operator

• Operates equipment to clean dirt, scale, and core materials from steel parts with a continuous blast of steel shot.
• Secures and hangs fabricated components to allow efficient blasting and access to all areas of the workpiece.
• Wears protective breathing apparel, protective mask, and headgear; operates a blasting gun dispersing pressures up to 100 ft./lbs.
• Inspects and prepares fabricated components prior to painting.
• Pours or shovels abrasive material into the feed hopper to replenish supply.
• Transfers materials, supplies, and products between blast and paint areas using overhead hoist or forklift.
• Observes equipment operation to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
• May perform other duties as assigned by management.