Manufacturing Industrial Painter (Metal)

Southern Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Painter Technician, where your skills in preparing and painting components will shine. This role involves ensuring high-quality finishes on parts and assemblies, working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for mixing and applying automotive-grade epoxy paint while adhering to safety standards. With opportunities for growth and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those with a keen eye for detail and a passion for craftsmanship. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a chance to contribute to innovative energy solutions in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Competitive pay and matching 401(k) plan

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness Incentive Programs

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6 months to 5 years of painting experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint components to quality and safety standards.
• Inspect paint thickness and ensure compliance with company standards.

Skills

Painting experience

Ability to read and communicate in English

Knowledge of safe work practices

Attention to detail

Ability to use measurement tools

Forklift experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

Paint guns

Forklift

Digital equipment

Job description

Description

Job Summary: The Painter Technician is responsible for preparing and painting components and parts to quality and safety standards to prepare for shipping. (This may need some more development.)

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• HS diploma or equivalency preferred. A combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.

• Previous painting experience, 6 months – 5 years, mixing and applying an automotive grade, three-part epoxy paint on small and large assemblies required.

• Ability to read and communicate in English.

• Ability to read and interpret documents, work instructions, UL Standard, written directions.

• Ability to use the computer and enter information in database.

• Knowledge of measurement tools, tape measures.

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

  Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of safe work practices.

• Knowledge of paint waste disposal and clean up guidelines.

• Knowledge of paint storage guidelines

• Forklift experience moving large components.

• Ability to disassemble and reassemble paint guns.

• Ability to assist with troubleshooting issues with paint gun, paint pump and paint booth systems.

• Knowledge of general painting practices.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate and discuss issues with peers and leaders.

• Knowledge of quality inspection.

• Excellent organizational skills

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures,

• Must comply with legal regulations.

• This position must be able to understand the equipment, the standards, and general manufacturing practices in the Generator enclosure and power switchgear product areas.

• Identify and follow proper procedure for all non-conforming material. Assist in ensuring all non-conforming reports (NCR) are tracked and recorded.

• Communication and cooperation with the engineering, manufacturing, and quality department to ensure quality compliance and continual product improvement.

• The painter’s main responsibility is to prepare parts and /or assemblies for painting.

• Prepare/mix paint (primer and topcoat) and apply paint to parts and assemblies to company quality and safety standards.

• Inspect wet and dry paint mill thickness to ensure it meets company expectations for desired paint life.

• Monitor material levels and report any shortages/issues to his/her supervisor.

• Ensure that equipment is maintained, cleaned, and serviced on regular schedules.

• Communicate with paint vendor and supervisor to assist with process improvements.

• They will communicate with the production supervisor with concerns of material shortages and equipment needs.

Level 1 performance expectations: o Trained how to load and unload the Powder Coat Line.o Demonstrates competency in reading applicable documents and a fine attention to detail.o Completes work in a timely fashion.o Knowledgeable about all required department procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and manipulate heavy test equipment and cables.

• Manual dexterity to operate digital equipment, including computers and PLC’s, protective relays, controllers, and other such equipment with small fine buttons and operators.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be fully engaged in the Powder Coat/Paint environment.

• Required to stand and walk on manufacturing floor throughout the day.

• The work environment associated with this role can take place either indoors or outdoors depending on the nature of the project. Tolerance for various weather elements may be necessary. This is an active manufacturing setting; at times it will be noisy, and equipment will be moving.About Us:PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.Join Our Power Team!We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage

• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan

• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)

• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account

• Wellness Incentive Programs

• Employee Referral Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. This position is not open to third party recruiters.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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