Paint Specialist

Hamilton by Gunnebo; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Profit Sharing 3% Match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hamilton by Gunnebo in Milford, CT, is hiring an Industrial Paint Specialist to prepare metal parts and apply paints, fillers, and finishes that protect and enhance customer products.

The role requires interpreting blueprints and process instructions, maintaining quality and productivity, and complying with safety and housekeeping standards while performing routine duties and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as an industrial painter in a manufacturing environment or construction experience with drywalling.
• Ability to read blueprints preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts by applying fillers to create a flat surface for painting.
• Operate paint process, ensuring proper coverage to meet color and texture requirements.
• Interpret blueprints, process instructions, and other directions in the production flow.
• Accurately report shop floor data for input to systems or reports.
• Maintain equipment and keep a clean, safe workspace per plant rules.
• Support other projects and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial painting

Blueprint reading

Overtime willingness

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Hamilton is offering direct hire full time opportunity for Industrial Paint Specialist.

Summary:

The Paint Specialist performs preparation of metal parts and components for the application of paint, fillers, and/or finishes to enhance and protect the product for our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare the metal parts and components by applying fillers/bondo to product to ensure a flat surface for the paint process.
• Paint process is working with wet paint to ensure proper paint coverage of the product meeting the customer requirement for color and texture.
• Interprets blueprints, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions to move the product through the paint process to the next step in the production process.
• Accurately reports shop floor production data to Process or Team -Lead for input to computer terminal and/or written reporting.
• Follows both visual and written work instructions in order to complete assigned tasks within set time allotted meeting production requirements.
• Maintains quality and productivity standards.
• Maintains equipment, including daily cleaning to maintain good housekeeping and adheres to plant regulations and safety rules.
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

• Experience as an industrial painter in a manufacturing environment or experience in construction performing functions for drywalling.
• Experience with respirator requirements and utilizing hand and power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Consistent work history.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check (7 years).
• High School Diploma/GED.

• Safety glasses and Steel-toe shoes are required.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Profit Sharing 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance