Painter

Federal Signal Corporation; Hadley (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Deist Industries, LLC, a Federal Signal subsidiary, seeks a skilled paint technician to perform essential duties in the paint shop. You will apply PPE, prepare equipment, paint products to specification, and conduct wet mil checks while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role requires reading work orders, recording data sheets, inspecting finished work, and collaborating to resolve substandard issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Must read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Uses the prescribed PPE and maintains a clean, safe work area.
• Prepares painting equipment and ensures paint parameters meet specifications.
• Paints product to required specifications and performs wet mil checks for thickness.
• Inspects prepped product for cleanliness and non-conformances.
• Records data on data sheets and reviews work orders for accuracy.
• Receives paint shipments, unloads, checks for damages, and records discrepancies.
• Locks down paint area and secures equipment at end of shift.

Skills

PPE adherence

Quality consciousness

Data recording

Paint application

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift License

Pulmonary Test Certification

Mask Fit Certification

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Uses the prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Performs to the best of their ability and maintain the highest quality standards possible
• Keeps a positive attitude towards the job and the company
• Continually increase knowledge and techniques through internal & external support
• Reviews work order to assure product match and paint requirements are understood.
• Inspects prepped product for cleanliness, damage or other non-conformance.
• STOP as soon as a “substandard issue” occurs to RESOLVE the issue myself or get support in resolving the issue.
• Wipes the product prior to painting to remove oil and dirt.
• Prepares painting equipment and assures paint parameters are within specification.
• Records all pertinent information on data sheets.
• Paints product to specified requirements.
• Performs a visual inspection and conducts a wet mil check for proper paint thickness.
• Maintains a clean working area.
• Maintains equipment by cleaning paint guns, lubricating paint pump, changing paint filters and conducting other preventive maintenance as required.
• Receives paint shipments by checking bills of lading to verify acceptable shipment, unloading paint, checking shipment for damages and recording any discrepancies.
• Secures paint area at the end of the shift by locking paint shop doors and turning off compressor and air valve then bleeding water off air tank.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Forklift License
• Pulmonary Test Certification
• Mask Fit Certification

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 and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and 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 is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Deist Industries, LLC. has been in the truck equipment fabrication business since 1984 and is deeply committed to providing high-quality, American-made hauling products at reasonable prices. with four separate subsidiaries focusing on specific markets all located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, the heart of steel country.. Deist Industries, LLC is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Truck Bodies Equipment International group. For more information visit, www.deistindustries.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates in two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 724.893.6056. All other applications must be submitted online.