Painter

Wastequip; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wastequip in Fontana, CA is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare and spray surfaces of manufactured products and machinery with protective coatings. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.

Pay is $21.00 or $22.98 per hour based on experience, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and a clean, safe work environment. Benefits and ongoing training are provided to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience painting metal surfaces, machinery and/or manufactured products preferred.
• Experience in a fast paced production environment preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and any other instructions.
• Ability to pass all EHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cleans grease and dirt from product being painted.
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Utilizes grinder, sander, or wire brush over the surface to be painted if metal is rusted.
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coats area inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush or spray can.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Our Fontana, CA operation is currently looking for an Industrial Painter. The Painter position prepares and sprays surfaces of manufactured products, machines, or working area with protective material such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer.

Pay

$21.00 or $22.98 (based on experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans grease and dirt from product being painted
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface
• Utilizes a grinder, sander, or wire brush over the surface to be painted if metal is rusted
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat
• Coats area inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush or spray can.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience painting metal surfaces, machinery and/or manufactured products preferred
• Experience in a fast paced production environment preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and any other instructions.
• Ability to pass all EHS requirements

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Position requires regular use of hand tools and equipment
• Position requires frequent standing or walking
• Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and over 50 lbs occasionally.
• Employees must regularly climb, push and pull.
• Employees may occasionally be in a cramped or confined space.
• Position will have regular exposure to fumes.
• Position will have occasional exposure to noise, dust, grease, oil, and dirt.

Company Benefits

2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up

Medical Plans

• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.