Painter

Flowserve; Hastings, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Hastings, NE is seeking a Painter to prep parts, operate paint equipment and apply coatings per procedures. The role involves working near moving machinery, exposure to fumes, and standing for long periods.

You will ensure paint quality, follow safety rules, and maintain clean work areas, while supporting continuous improvement and collaboration with the production team. Previous painting experience in manufacturing is preferred; HS diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years relevant experience preferred.
• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prep product for painting and apply coatings per procedures.
• Operate paint equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean and organized workspace and adhere to safety rules.
• Read and follow verbal and written instructions and QA requirements.
• Support CIP activities and continuous improvement.

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Wet spray guns

Airless systems

Paint booths

Ovens

Chemical tanks

Job description

Role Summary: The Painter will prep product for painting, operate paint equipment, and paint product and/or components per operating procedures and instructions. This position regularly requires work near moving mechanical parts. It occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Responsible for quality of work performed; work efficiently and to required specifications with minimal supervision.
• Understand and operate equipment properly and safely.
• Work in a high noise level environment.
• Quick response and handling of abnormal production task.
• Be able to complete painting tasks according to the operation procedure.
• Perform all part finishing activities including painting, parts finishing, and wet spray.
• Understanding of the paint preparation including masking, anodize, and phosphate process.
• Paint parts using liquid painting.
• Able to use, operate and maintain specialized equipment including wet spray guns, airless systems, booths, ovens, chemical tanks, ect.
• Must wear safety protection according to company policy.
• Adhere to safe work habits, rules, and practices, including the correct use of tools, machines, safety devices and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace.
• Exhibit behaviors that contribute toward an environment that encourages teambuilding, decision making, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Read and understand both verbal and written instructions.
• Participate in CIP activities as required and comply with all Flowserve policies and procedures.
• Understand and apply SPP and QA requirements.
• Communicate effectively, presenting in one-on-one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Preferred to have related painting experience or training.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Position requires occasional walking; also requires stretching, twisting, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements for this position are close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• HS Diploma / GED and 3-5 years relevant experience.