Manufacturing Production Painter

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Production Painter in West Warwick, RI to prepare products for painting and operate various painting equipment.

The role includes titrating spray wash, taking mil thickness readings, and adjusting equipment to ensure high-quality results. Responsibilities include prep work, troubleshooting, routine maintenance on paint equipment, and proper handling of paints and hazardous wastes.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with powder coat process and spray wash titration.
• Ability to read and understand bill of materials (BOM).
• OSHA safety training and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Titrate spray wash and adjust as needed; may perform advanced wet painting.
• Prepare product prior to paint application.
• Take mil thickness readings and adjust when out of specification.
• Adjust machines to maintain quality and production.
• Perform cross hatch paint adhesion tests.
• Inspect paint booth for wear, malfunctions and replace as needed.
• Troubleshoot common recurring problems without assistance.
• Perform maintenance on paint equipment.
• Handle paint and related materials including hazardous wastes properly.

Skills

Powder coat process

Titrate/adjust chemical level

Powder paint booth

Color module changeover

Troubleshooting

Read BOM

OSHA safety training

Job description

Worthington Enterprises is excited to be hiring a Manufacturing Production Painter. This individual is responsible for preparing the product per instructions and operating various painting equipment and methods. This position must be able to titrate spray wash and make adjustments as needed. The Painter also inspects material for any runs, sags or unpainted areas and retouches as required per specifications. The role will perform required maintenance on paint equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to titrate spray wash and adjust as needed. May also perform advanced wet painting.
• Prepares product prior to paint application.
• Takes mil thickness readings and make adjustments when out of specification.
• Must be able to make adjustments to machine as needed to maintain good quality and production.
• Performs cross hatch paint adhesion test.
• Checks all parts of paint booth for wear, malfunction, and replace as needed.
• Must be proficient at troubleshooting most common recurring problems without assistance.
• Performs required maintenance on paint equipment.
• Handles paint, paint related materials and hazardous wastes properly.

Desired Experience

• Working knowledge of powder coat process
• Be able to titrate and adjust chemical level of seven-stage spray wash
• Must possess working knowledge of powder paint booth
• Have ability to change over color modules for paint booths
• Possess troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material
• Internal training per standard operating procedures and training sheet
• Required OSHA safety training

Pay:

Pay is based on experience- Minimum $20 per hour

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this positionor other opportunities within our organization.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact [e-mail].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Productsand Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.