Painter

Panelmatic; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K & ESOP

PTO & holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. invites applications for a Grinder/Polisher to prepare metal surfaces and apply high-quality finishes to control panels and metal components. The role involves grinding, sanding, polishing, and painting preparation with attention to safety and finish accuracy.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of industrial coatings or paint experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, pass background checks, and work in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication required
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision
• US work authorization without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces by grinding, sanding and polishing to achieve high-quality finishes
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat panels and components
• Mix paints and coatings, monitor viscosity and additives
• Read prints to verify color and finish accuracy
• Operate spray guns and adjust air pressure for proper atomization
• Work in enclosed spaces and at heights as needed
• Maintain a safe and organized work area

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Math skills

Autonomy

Work authorization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Spray guns

Viscometer

Portable power tools

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a skilled Grinder/Polisher to join our team. The Grinder/Polisher will be responsible for preparing metal surfaces by grinding, sanding, and polishing to ensure high-quality finishes on our custom control panels and other metal components. This role is critical in maintaining the quality and precision that Panelmatic is known for.

Job Duties:

• Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt
• Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material
• Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paint equipment using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers
• Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, thinner, and chemicals to mixture
• Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer
• Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto the work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray
• Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs
• Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools
• Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings
• May install windows, door panes, handles, drains, or other accessories
• May use a full-face ventilation mask for extended periods of time
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment
• May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces and extreme heat for extended periods of time

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• One year or more experience applying industrial coatings and or paint required
• Ability to do basic math and calculations required
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision required
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• US work authorization without sponsorship required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 75 lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Ability to stoop and bend for four plus hours at a time required
• Ability to work at heights above six feet required
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces required
• Alignment with company core values required

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years