Industrial Painter - Electrostatic/HVLP Spray

Altec; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical options

Dental and vision care

Matching 401(k)

Company-paid basic life insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Altec, located in Duluth, MN, is seeking an experienced painting technician to operate the painting system and spray paint truck bodies and components using handheld spray guns. The role ensures paint thickness, conducts quality checks, and adjusts viscosity as needed to meet established standards.

Responsibilities include changing solvents, maintaining paint drums and booth filtration, and assisting with surface preparation.

Qualifications

• Be able to provide a high school diploma/GED.
• Have the ability to read, write, and comprehend.
• Have basic computer usage knowledge.
• Be proficient in spraying with paint guns.
• Have knowledge of automotive painting.
• Vocational training in lieu of experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate painting system.
• Spray paint truck bodies and/or components using handheld spray gun.
• Apply paint to obtain consistent dry film thickness.
• Perform quality checks and ensure paint application meets standards.
• Check paint viscosity during shift and adjust as necessary.
• Change solvent and paint drums.
• Fill hardener and paint drums.
• Perform paint booth housekeeping and filter maintenance.
• Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime.
• Ensure and occasionally assist with proper surface preparation prior to painting.
• Load and unload parts/components to be painted.
• Monitor temperature gauges in booth and oven.
• Maintain daily time records.
• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives; participate in continuous improvement events.
• Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train).
• Effectively assist and train new/current associates.
• Follow safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, and PPE usage.
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment.
• Shows commitment to Altec core values.

Skills

Paint spraying

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrostatic paint guns

HVLP paint guns

Job description

Altec, located in Duluth, MN, is seeking an experienced painting technician to operate the painting system and spray paint truck bodies and components using handheld spray guns. The role ensures paint thickness, conducts quality checks, and adjusts viscosity as needed to meet established standards.

Responsibilities include changing solvents, maintaining paint drums and booth filtration, and assisting with surface preparation.