Industrial Painter (2nd Shift)

RK Industries; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC is seeking an Industrial Paint Helper to assist the Paint Supervisor and team in painting structural steel and modular units. Work is conducted in a paint booth and outdoor prep areas in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include surface prep, priming, coating, touchups, mixing materials, and ensuring quality per specifications while adhering to PPE and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years related painting, spray gun and Caulking experience.
• Must be able to read and follow paint data sheets.
• Must understand and work within NACE and AISC coating requirements.
• Ability to work carefully and pay attention to detail.
• Adept at using chemicals in a safe manner.
• Knowledge in Alkyd enamel and epoxy paint a plus.
• Must be dependable.
• Exposure to Contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors).
• Noise Level can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work with solvents such as acetone, MAK, isopropanol alcohol, isocyanates (catalysts/hardeners) and other paint related materials.
• Must wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) for the area.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and have stamina to work long hours on their feet; should be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or climb and work from a ladder.
• Good Vision ability to include: color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Takes direction well, ability to work independently and in a group.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grind, sand, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
• Clean surfaces to ensure proper adherence and quality.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and inform supervisor of shortages.
• Apply several coats according to paint directions and supervisor directions.
• Tape off no spray/machine surface areas when needed.
• Apply touchups or second coats during the production process and at time of shipping.
• Inspect painted product for any runs, sags, or unpainted areas and retouches as required per specifications.
• Work with supervisor in picking quality paint and equipment for best efficiencies and overall best quality.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes, spray guns, hoses, pumps, etc.
• Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
• Work on and under machines to properly apply primer and paint.
• Assists in cleaning of the paint booth and wash bay areas.
• Assist grind department in material handling and preparation when needed.
• Handle paint, paint related materials and paint related hazardous wastes properly.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading paint data sheets

Attention to detail

Stamina and lifting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Assist the Industrial Paint Supervisor and Team. Responsible for painting structural steel of all sizes (small parts up to 60' modular skid units). Work is performed in both a paint booth and outdoor prep areas. Fast-paced production environment with constant material flow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Grind, sand, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
• Clean surfaces to ensure proper adherence and quality.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and inform supervisor of shortages.
• Apply several coats according to paint directions and supervisor directions.
• Tape off no spray/machine surface areas when needed.
• Apply touchups or second coats during the production process and at time of shipping.
• Inspect painted product for any runs, sags, or unpainted areas and retouches as required per specifications.
• Work with supervisor in picking quality paint and equipment for best efficiencies and overall best quality.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes, spray guns, hoses, pumps, etc.
• Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
• Work on and under machines to properly apply primer and paint.
• Assists in cleaning of the paint booth and wash bay areas.
• Assist grind department in material handling and preparation when needed.
• Handle paint, paint related materials and paint related hazardous wastes properly.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years related painting, spray gun and Caulking experience.
• Must be able to read and follow paint data sheets.
• Must understand and work within NACE and AISC coating requirements.
• Ability to work carefully and pay attention to detail.
• Adept at using chemicals in a safe manner.
• Knowledge in Alkyd enamel and epoxy paint a plus.
• Must be dependable.
• Exposure to Contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors).
• Noise Level can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work with solvents such as acetone, MAK, isopropanol alcohol, isocyanates (catalysts/hardeners) and other paint related materials.
• Must wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) for the area.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and have stamina to work long hours on their feet; should be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or climb and work from a ladder.
• Good Vision ability to include: color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Takes direction well, ability to work independently and in a group.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing ladders from 4' to 24'.
• Lifting and handling materials.
• Wearing full PPE (respirators, suits, gloves)

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law