Industrial Painter- Weekend Shift

Harvard Integrations LP; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations LP in Tea, SD is seeking an experienced painter to prepare and finish custom metal buildings. You will mix paints, operate spray equipment, and apply coatings to meet exact specifications.

Responsibilities include surface prep, masking, reading prints for color, blending finishes, and maintaining safety standards. Prior industrial painting experience is preferred; ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Flexibility and ability to work under production pressure.
• Ability to work in cooperation with other team members.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time, work on ladders at heights and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements.
• Three years of prior industrial painting experience, auto painting may be suitable exp.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint custom-ordered and custom-manufactured metal buildings according to specifications.
• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.
• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted.
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rust proofing material.
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting and paints parts, equipment, interiors, and exteriors of buildings.
• Mix paints and chemicals to required proportions and monitor viscosity.
• Determine paint flow and coating quality by visual inspection or viscometer.
• Operate spray guns, adjust nozzles and air pressure for proper atomization.
• Verify correct paint colors by reading prints and designs.
• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces to match surroundings using manual tools or power tools.
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required.
• Position articles in drying racks or containers; clean and store equipment.
• Dispose of waste according to safety and OSHA regulations; work safely.
• Train new Painters and Painter Helpers in equipment use.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Production pressure

Math skills

Industrial painting experience

Lift 50 lbs

Enclosed spaces work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Prepare and paint custom-ordered and custom-manufactured metal buildings according to specifications, mixing paint as required, using spray guns and other equipment to ensure high quality finish and appearance.

Job Responsibilities/Key Accountabilities

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt.


• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted.


• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rust proofing material:


• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paints parts, equipment, interiors, and exteriors of buildings, using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers.


• Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, adding prescribed amounts or proportions of paints, thinner, and chemicals to mixture.


• Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer.


• Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray.


• Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs.


• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools.


• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings.


• Place articles or materials in drying racks or container.


• May use a full face ventilation mask for extended periods of time.


• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment


• May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted.


• Clean all equipment and tools, organize and store as required.


• Dispose of waste appropriately, and according to safety and OSHA regulations.


• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.


• Inspect, recognize and service wearing or defective parts on all paint related equipment.


• Train new Painters and Painter Helpers in appropriate and safe operation of all equipment and functions in the Paint Department.


• Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions


• Flexibility and ability to work under production pressure.


• Ability to work in cooperation with other team members.


• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time, work on ladders at heights and lift up to 50 lbs.


• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces for extended periods of time.


• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements.


• Three years of prior industrial painting experience, auto painting may be suitable exp.

Additional skills desired:

• Detail oriented.


• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.


• Experience in body work such as bonding, repairing dents, scratches, etc.

Educational Requirements/Degree(s)

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent