Painter

QPS Employment Group; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group has a great Painter position available in Davenport, IA. This is a 3rd shift role (Sun-Thurs) with wages of $20.00–$22.00 per hour and potential for hire after probation.

The role involves prep, masking, grinding, and painting using tools like orbital and dual-action sanders, pneumatic grinders, and spray guns. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in painting/coatings preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and customer specifications.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform prep duties: grinding, sanding, cleaning, coating, and masking parts.
• Transport, stage, and move materials to support finishing operations.
• Prepare and paint parts using orbital/dual action sanders, pneumatic grinders, and spray guns.
• Ensure substrates meet customer specifications.
• Mix paints with correct ratios of hardeners and thinners.
• Clean and maintain painting equipment and work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to learn painting basics

Fork Truck certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Orbital sander

Dual-action sander

Pneumatic grinder

Industrial spray gun

Masking tools

Job description

Position Title: Painter Wage: $20.00-$22.00 per hour Shift: 3rd Hours: 9:30pm-6:00am (Sun-Thurs) QPS Employment Group has a great Painter position available at a company in Davenport, IA. This is a 3rd shift position with the opportunity for hire.

Painter Responsibilities

• - Perform prep duties including grinding, sanding, cleaning, coating, and masking parts as required.
• - Transport, stage, and move materials, parts, and equipment to support finishing operations.
• - Prepare and paint parts using tools such as orbital and dual action sanders, pneumatic grinders, industrial spray guns, and chemical products.
• - Ensure substrates are prepared adequately and according to customer specifications.
• - Mix paint accurately, including proper ratios of hardeners, thinners, and solvent/water-based coatings.
• - Dismantle and clean painting equipment, maintaining a contamination-free mixing area.
• - Assist with jacket patch painting and touch-up work as necessary.
• - Operate vibratory finishing equipment as required.
• - Package completed parts for shipment according to standards.
• - Complete required paperwork and follow daily instructions, schedules, and processes.
• - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• - Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.
• - Other duties as assigned.

Painter Requirements

• - Ability to perform prep work including cleaning, masking, sanding, and grinding parts.
• - Ability to learn painting and coating basics including mixing, preparing, and application.
• - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• - Ability to follow detailed instructions and internal control methods, including customer requirements and internal specifications.
• - Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• - Ability to become fork truck certified.
• - Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• - High school diploma or GED.
• - Previous experience in liquid coatings required.
• - Regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger and feel; reach with hands and arms, including above shoulders and overhead; talk and hear.
• - Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.

About us

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

• - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
• - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!

Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.