Painter

Sherman-and-Reilly-Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman-and-Reilly-Inc. seeks a paint process technician to lay out, set up, and align painting operations on manufactured parts. You will prep surfaces, mix materials, and apply primers and finishes to ensure quality appearance and adhesion.

The role requires reading basic instructions, performing simple math, and following safety procedures, with emphasis on consistent workmanship and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.

Responsibilities

• Layout, setup and alignment of painting process.
• Surface preparation before painting, mark areas to be filled, mix hardener and filler.
• Apply hardener and filler to unfinished areas needing smoothing and contouring.
• Spray primer, paint filler and protective paint on prepared surfaces.
• Use brushes and spray guns to perform minor rework and touchups.
• Rough and finish parts with sandpaper and sanding machines for paint adhesion.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Reasoning ability

Lifting up to 60 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Responsible for layout, setup and alignment of painting process
• Perform surface preparation prior to painting, mark areas to be filled, mixes hardener and filler
• Applies hardener and filler to unfinished areas needing smoothing and contouring
• Spray primer, paint filler and protective paint on prepared surfaces
• Uses painting equipment including brushes and spray guns to perform minor rework, touchup, priming, finishing painting of partial product when not otherwise engaged in paint preparation duties
• Roughs and finishes parts using various types of sandpaper and hand sanding machines to provide surface for paint adhesion and smooth appearance
• Inspects parts to verify paint has been applied to meet surface maintaining finish requirements
• Selects premixed paints or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Must wear forced air respirator system.
• Occasionally required to operate air powered hand tools and common mechanics hand tools to perform some assembly operation essential functions.
• Performs a variety of production duties with minimal supervision.
• Responsible to see that all company supplied tools used are placed into proper storage cabinets daily.
• Assist quality in testing and other efforts as required
• Conduct rope winding as necessary
• Assist and maintains acceptable performance standards for assembly, production, quality, safety, and housekeeping
• Performs all other assigned duties as instructed by supervision.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty safely and satisfactorily using good judgment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Qualifications:

Must have specific knowledge of paints (urethane and wash primers), thinners, spray guns, vic systems. Knowledge of proper cleaning and rebuilding of guns, proper air pressures for product uses, understanding of work orders.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree

6 months’ experience in manufacturing environment

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Perform basic mathematical calculations at a high school level. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving root cause and corrective action analysis.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lay down; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The temperature in the work environment is uncontrolled, so the employee is exposed to both extreme cold and hot temperatures.