Painter

Val-Matic; Addison (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Val-Matic is seeking a Paint Operator to operate spray painting equipment and apply industrial finishes to metal parts. The role includes starting equipment, inspecting parts, and adjusting parameters to meet specifications.

The position requires attention to safety, ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and strong teamwork to maintain quality and efficiency on the line.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with paint blasting and mixing of painting materials.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand plant safety guidelines and pass safety training.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Troubleshoot problems and report issues.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Start paint booth and spray equipment to produce the first piece part and inspect it for specification compliance.
• Make adjustments to ensure parts conform to paint specifications.
• Change process parameters and adjust painting equipment to meet print specs.
• Load/unload parts and perform periodic inspections including film thickness checks.
• Complete paperwork such as labor tickets and inspection sheets.
• Meet production standards on assigned tasks within required time.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow company policies.
• Report production waste/issues to supervisors and follow safety and quality standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading/writing instructions

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint booth equipment

Job description

Summary

Operates a spray painter to apply industrial paint finishes to metal products.

Responsibilities

• Starts paint booth and spray equipment to produce first piece part. Performs inspection of piece part to assure part is made to specification.


• Makes adjustments as needed to make piece parts conform to paint specifications.


• Changes process parameters as needed and makes adjustments to painting equipment to assure parts conform to print specifications.


• Loads and unloads piece parts from fixtures during production run and performs periodic inspections including wet and dry film thickness measurements.


• Perform necessary paperwork (labor tickets, inspection sheets, etc)


• Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within required time.


• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space.


• Performs all assignments in accordance with safety specifications, instructions, and requirements.


• Responsible for safety and quality throughout production


• Responsible for notifying a Production Lead or Supervisor when they step off the line to ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.


• Reports all production waste/issues to Production Lead or Supervisor


• Performs other duties as required by Supervisor or Manager


• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Previous experience with paint blasting and mixing of various painting materials


• Experience working in a Manufacturing Environment


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment


• Understand plant safety guidelines and pass all required safety training


• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions


• Troubleshoot problems and report issues


• Must work well in team environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be on feet up to 8-12 hours per shift


• Use of hands and fingers to perform job function


• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and climb


• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

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