Manufacturing - Spray Painter

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Corp. in Des Moines, IA, seeks an industrial painter to apply coatings and surface treatments to metal parts, maintain clean equipment, and follow EFCO's safety and quality guidelines to keep production flowing.

You will set up paint, adjust viscosity, operate spray gear and towveyor systems, document daily labor and inventory, and help keep the work area organized and safe for a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: Prior industrial painting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coat Products for Finish and Protection using spray equipment to ensure quality surfaces
• Manage Paint Setup and Flow by adjusting viscosity, temperature and pressure
• Operate and Service Painting Equipment including towveyor systems and spray guns
• Maintain a Safe and Organized Work Area by following safety protocols
• Document Labor and Inventory including daily hours and material usage
• Move and Stage Parts using hoists or handling tools for next steps
• Support Team Operations and other duties as assigned to meet goals

Skills

Industrial painting

Safety consciousness

Quality oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray equipment

Towveyor systems

Basic maintenance

Job description

Purpose

Apply industrial coatings and surface treatments to metal products and equipment following EFCO’s quality, environmental, and safety guidelines. Support production flow by maintaining clean, functional equipment and adhering to process standards.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Essential Functions

Coat Products for Finish and Protection (30%)

Use spray equipment to evenly cover parts with industrial coatings, achieving a consistent, high-quality surface that meets EFCO’s finish standards.

Manage Paint Setup and Flow (20%)

Adjust paint viscosity, temperature, and pressure to ensure smooth application. Swap out 55-gallon paint drums and prep material flow for uninterrupted operations.

Operate and Service Painting Equipment (15%)

Run towveyor systems and spray guns efficiently. Conduct basic maintenance and troubleshooting to keep tools in safe, working condition.

Maintain a Safe and Organized Work Area (10%)

Keep the painting area clean and free of debris. Follow all safety protocols and wear required protective equipment at all times.

Document Labor and Inventory (10%)

Record daily hours, material usage, and inventory movement. Complete inspection forms and quality checks as part of the production process.

Move and Stage Parts (10%)

Transport and position parts for painting using hoists or other material handling tools, ensuring they are properly staged for the next process.

Support Team Operations (5%)

Assist with additional tasks assigned by supervisors to meet department goals and keep production on track.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: Prior industrial painting experience preferred

Core Competencies

• Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Level I Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force rarely and/or 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Climbing: Rarely
• Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
• Vision: Continuously
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Sitting: Rarely to Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
• Stooping: Occasionally to frequently
• Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
• Right-hand Left-hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crawling: Rarely
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions- shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously
• Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
• Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely up to 50 lbs
• Waist to crown vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely 50 lbs
• Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely 50 lbs
• One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely 50 lbs for 20 ft
• One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, rarely 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs
• Expertise in:
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

The position is currently classified as on- site.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.