Industrial Painter: Coatings & Finishing Pro

STS Aviation Group; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Terre Haute, IN is hiring Painters to support industrial painting and finishing on manufactured goods. You will apply primers, paints and protective coatings using spray equipment and brushes, prepare surfaces and inspect finished work for quality.

Ideal candidates have automotive, industrial or heavy equipment painting experience, can work safely with paint, chemicals and respirators, and are willing to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays when

Qualifications

• Six months painting experience in automotive, industrial or heavy equipment environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must wear a respirator and be able to pass a pulmonary function test.
• Willing to work overtime and shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

• Apply primer, paint and touch-up coatings using spray equipment and brushes
• Mask and unmask parts according to specifications
• Prepare surfaces through sanding, washing and conditioning
• Perform light bodywork when required
• Disassemble, clean and maintain painting equipment
• Maintain pumps, heaters, tanks, spray guns and related equipment
• Flush tanks and paint lines during color changes
• Mix paints to achieve required color accuracy, viscosity and consistency
• Perform titrations and adjust chemicals as required for paint and related processes
• Apply decals, stencils and rust-proofing as required
• Inspect work before, during and after painting
• Perform coating thickness and gloss checks
• Transport parts and materials using tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes or manual carts
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Painting experience

Respirator use

Mechanical aptitude

Pulmonary Function Test

Overtime availability

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Attendance reliability

Tools

Spray equipment

Paint mixing equipment

Job description

STS Technical Services in Terre Haute, IN is hiring Painters to support industrial painting and finishing on manufactured goods. You will apply primers, paints and protective coatings using spray equipment and brushes, prepare surfaces and inspect finished work for quality.

Ideal candidates have automotive, industrial or heavy equipment painting experience, can work safely with paint, chemicals and respirators, and are willing to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays when