INDUSTRIAL PAINTER (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a full-time painter to prepare and paint parts, maintaining equipment and ensuring quality. Candidates should have a high school diploma and one year of Industrial or Autobody experience.

The role involves detailed work, including troubleshooting equipment and conducting safety checks. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds and manage equipment on a conveyor system is required. Join a team that promotes equal opportunities and values your skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in an Industrial or Autobody environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents related to safety and procedure.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and keep pace with the paint conveyor system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare painting equipment and parts for painting.
• Spray paint parts using appropriate techniques.
• Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment.
• Inspect painted parts and perform touch-ups as needed.
• Conduct regular safety checks on equipment.

Skills

Painting techniques

Troubleshooting equipment

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Paint mixing system

Job description

Prepares painting equipment by moving switches and dials to start flow current and to activate conveyor and paint spraying equipment and by turning valves and observing gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station. Selects color and type of paint as designated on router. Changes barrels, ensuring each dispensing container is properly grounded.

Prepares parts by washing parts, blowing off parts, removing rust and weld berries, etc. and repairing scratches or gouges.

Spray paints parts by hand using side-to-side or up-and-down motions, rotating or turning parts, and maneuvering around parts. Readjusts pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating.

Maintains and troubleshoots painting equipment by disassembling and assembling equipment, cleaning components, replacing defective parts, and checking final operation.

Operates and troubleshoots paint‑mixing system and records data in log book.

Prepares parts for final inspection by inspecting painted parts for runs, sags, and unpainted areas. Uses overhead crane and forklift to remove large parts. Touches up defects.

Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks, and from spray heads and hoses. Replaces filters and checks and cleans smoke stacks. Disposes of junk paint and thinner.

Performs regular safety checks on personal protective equipment and painting equipment, i.e., grounding, leaks. Notifies Team Leader immediately of any problem areas.

Assists Paintline Hangers and Packer as needed.

HS diploma or general education degree (GED). One year of related experience in an Industrial or Autobody environment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ratio.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; use both feet to operate forklift pedals; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to keep up with pace of paint conveyor system. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Must pass spirometry and receive medical approval to wear PPAR respirator for full shift.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a non‑management position.

This is a full time position.