Paint Line Operator (1st & 2nd Shift)

Ice Industries; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice Industries seeks a reliable painter to apply wet spray or powder coatings on metal parts in a manufacturing setting.

You will prepare surfaces, load and inspect parts, set up spray equipment, and ensure coatings meet customer specifications. This role requires basic math, attention to detail, and English communication in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to rotate, fill in, or assist in other jobs as needed.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Paint metal parts used to produce finished products.
• Prepare surfaces to be coated and hang product as necessary.
• Set up and maintain spray booths, filters and equipment.
• Prepare coating mixes and apply coatings per specs.
• Remove product and place in correct locations.
• Maintain pre-paint operations and perform coating tests.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint tools & equipment

Job description

General Function

In this role, the person will prepare surfaces and apply wet spray or powder coating to our manufactured products.

Job Duties

• Work as part of a team having responsibility for the painting of metal parts used to produce a variety of finished products
• Prepare surfaces to be coated and hang product as necessary
• Set up and maintain equipment (spray guns, booth, filters, etc.)
• Prepare coating mixings (mix paints and powder coat containers, etc.)
• Apply coatings per specifications and customer requirements
• Remove the product from lines and disperse it to the proper location
• Maintain pre-paint operations per established parameters.
• Perform coating tests per customer specifications.
• Perform all functions that support the paint line, including management of hooks, racks, and load bars.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Working Conditions

• This is a safety-sensitive position in a non-office environment with exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature.
• Flexible to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the Plant;
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees, walk and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Must be able to stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs).
• Hand and finger dexterity, plus hand and eye coordination

Required Education, Skills, & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior paint shop experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of paint tools and equipment as well as hand tools preferred
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions
• Ability to follow quality/customer procedures and recognize quality issues
• Ability to rotate, fill in, or assist in other jobs as needed
• Ability to communicate in English required